Cole Hamels vs. Brian Stokes — Career Comparison

Cole Hamels built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Stokes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cole Hamels led in strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 69), run prevention (ERA+ 120 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 83). Brian Stokes held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 95). Role difference aside, Cole Hamels holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.