Craig Hansen vs. Glendon Rusch — Career Comparison

Glendon Rusch built a career as a starting pitcher and Craig Hansen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Glendon Rusch led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 79), run prevention (ERA+ 83 vs 65), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 83). Craig Hansen held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 100). Role difference aside, Glendon Rusch holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.