LaTroy Hawkins vs. Jim McAndrew — Career Comparison

Jim McAndrew built a career as a starting pitcher and LaTroy Hawkins as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim McAndrew led in run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 82), walk avoidance (BB%+ 139 vs 109), and strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 71). LaTroy Hawkins held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 102). Role difference aside, Jim McAndrew holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.