Michael Fulmer vs. Jordan Hicks — Career Comparison

Michael Fulmer built a career as a starting pitcher and Jordan Hicks as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Michael Fulmer led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 117 vs 82), run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 96), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 112 vs 103). Jordan Hicks held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 205 vs 145). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Michael Fulmer.