Tommy Hanson vs. Dave Righetti — Career Comparison

Tommy Hanson built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Righetti as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tommy Hanson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 123 vs 93), run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 93), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 92). Dave Righetti held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 103 vs 97). Role difference aside, Tommy Hanson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.