Frank Francisco vs. Collin McHugh — Career Comparison

Collin McHugh built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Francisco as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Collin McHugh led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 94), run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 105), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 117 vs 112). Frank Francisco held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 127 vs 115). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Collin McHugh.