Jeff Francis vs. Rich Hill — Career Comparison

The numbers give Rich Hill a clear advantage over Jeff Francis across the core pitching metrics. Rich Hill led in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 82), run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 80), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 95). Jeff Francis held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 136 vs 101). Rich Hill was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.