Luther Hackman vs. John Means — Career Comparison

John Means 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. John Means led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 151 vs 95), run prevention (ERA+ 125 vs 91), and strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 76). Luther Hackman held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 101 vs 93). Role difference aside, John Means holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.