Luther Hackman vs. Gil Meche — Career Comparison

Gil Meche 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. Gil Meche led in strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 76), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 86), and run prevention (ERA+ 96 vs 91). Luther Hackman held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 95 vs 82). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Gil Meche.