Steve Foucault vs. Mike Hedlund — Career Comparison

Mike Hedlund built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Foucault as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Foucault led in strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 77), run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 101), and home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 117). Mike Hedlund held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Steve Foucault.