Andy Hassler vs. Cecil Upshaw — Career Comparison

Andy Hassler 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. Andy Hassler led in home run suppression (HR9+ 161 vs 120), strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 88), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 99). Cecil Upshaw held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 123 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Andy Hassler.