Jose Guzman vs. Bryan Hoeing — Career Comparison

Jose Guzman built a career as a starting pitcher and Bryan Hoeing as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bryan Hoeing led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 126 vs 89), run prevention (ERA+ 128 vs 105), and home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 103). Jose Guzman held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bryan Hoeing.