Ed Halicki vs. Sam Long — Career Comparison

Ed Halicki built a career as a starting pitcher and Sam Long as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Halicki led in strikeout rate (K%+ 123 vs 82), home run suppression (HR9+ 125 vs 88), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 116 vs 87). Role difference aside, Ed Halicki holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.