Jason Grilli vs. Dave Hillman — Career Comparison

Dave Hillman built a career as a starting pitcher and Jason Grilli as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Hillman led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 128 vs 89), run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 83), and home run suppression (HR9+ 101 vs 81). Jason Grilli held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 88). Role difference aside, Dave Hillman holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.