Steve Foucault vs. Hiroki Kuroda — Career Comparison

Hiroki Kuroda 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. Hiroki Kuroda led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 148 vs 100), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 96), and run prevention (ERA+ 119 vs 112). Steve Foucault held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 107). Role difference aside, Hiroki Kuroda holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.