Blake Hawksworth vs. Bob Ojeda — Career Comparison

Bob Ojeda built a career as a starting pitcher and Blake Hawksworth as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Blake Hawksworth led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 86), run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 105), and home run suppression (HR9+ 116 vs 113). Bob Ojeda held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 91 vs 77). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Blake Hawksworth.