LaTroy Hawkins vs. Ramon Ortiz — Career Comparison

Ramon Ortiz 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. Ramon Ortiz led in strikeout rate (K%+ 80 vs 71), walk avoidance (BB%+ 114 vs 109), and run prevention (ERA+ 87 vs 82). LaTroy Hawkins held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 76). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ramon Ortiz.