Steve Foucault vs. Dave Hillman — Career Comparison

Dave Hillman 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 101), run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 105), and strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 88). Dave Hillman held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 128 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Steve Foucault.