Jeff Francis vs. Luther Hackman — Career Comparison

Jeff Francis built a career as a starting pitcher and Luther Hackman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff Francis led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 136 vs 95), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 86), and strikeout rate (K%+ 82 vs 76). Luther Hackman held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 80). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jeff Francis.