Chris Hammond vs. Carlos Villanueva — Career Comparison

Chris Hammond built a career as a starting pitcher and Carlos Villanueva 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 94 vs 69), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 89), and run prevention (ERA+ 93 vs 91). Carlos Villanueva held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 101). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Chris Hammond.