Luther Hackman vs. Brian Meadows — Career Comparison

Brian Meadows 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 101 vs 85), strikeout rate (K%+ 76 vs 60), and run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 85). Brian Meadows held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 126 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Luther Hackman.