Erik Hanson vs. Chris Jakubauskas — Career Comparison

Erik Hanson built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Jakubauskas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Erik Hanson led in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 72), strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 73), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 115 vs 84). Chris Jakubauskas held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 121 vs 111). Role difference aside, Erik Hanson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.