Chris Hammond vs. Brandon Maurer — Career Comparison

Chris Hammond built a career as a starting pitcher and Brandon Maurer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brandon Maurer led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 129 vs 101), home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 94), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 97). Chris Hammond held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 93 vs 84). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brandon Maurer.