Bill Hands vs. Brent Honeywell — Career Comparison

Bill Hands built a career as a starting pitcher and Brent Honeywell as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Hands led in strikeout rate (K%+ 91 vs 65), walk avoidance (BB%+ 131 vs 110), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 81). Brent Honeywell held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bill Hands.