Tyler Glasnow vs. Kevin Hickey — Career Comparison

Tyler Glasnow built a career as a starting pitcher and Kevin Hickey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tyler Glasnow led in strikeout rate (K%+ 143 vs 77), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 134 vs 100), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 97 vs 96). Kevin Hickey held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 145 vs 115). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tyler Glasnow.