Tommy Hanson vs. Cecil Upshaw — Career Comparison

Tommy Hanson built a career as a starting pitcher and Cecil Upshaw 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 88), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 99), and run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 107). Cecil Upshaw held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 123 vs 97). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tommy Hanson.