Chris Hammond vs. Randy Messenger — Career Comparison

Chris Hammond built a career as a starting pitcher and Randy Messenger as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Hammond led in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 79), run prevention (ERA+ 93 vs 85), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 93). Randy Messenger held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 94). Role difference aside, Chris Hammond holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.