Dick Hall vs. Jeff Zimmerman — Career Comparison

Dick Hall built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Zimmerman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dick Hall led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 191 vs 133), home run suppression (HR9+ 108 vs 98), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 120 vs 117). Jeff Zimmerman held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 157 vs 130). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dick Hall.