Luther Hackman vs. Michael Kopech — Career Comparison

Michael Kopech built a career as a starting pitcher and Luther Hackman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Luther Hackman led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 95 vs 58), home run suppression (HR9+ 101 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 86 vs 78). Michael Kopech held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 76). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Luther Hackman.