Tommy Hanson vs. A. J. Puk — Career Comparison

Tommy Hanson built a career as a starting pitcher and A. J. Puk as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. A. J. Puk led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 129 vs 97), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 118 vs 109), and strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 123). Tommy Hanson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 108). Role difference aside, A. J. Puk holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.