Dave Hamilton vs. Jason Simontacchi — Career Comparison

Jason Simontacchi built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Hamilton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Hamilton led in strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 75), run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 86). Jason Simontacchi held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 96). Role difference aside, Dave Hamilton holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.