Mike Hedlund vs. Frank Linzy — Career Comparison

Mike Hedlund built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Linzy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Linzy led in home run suppression (HR9+ 154 vs 117), run prevention (ERA+ 137 vs 101), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 108 vs 105). Mike Hedlund held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 77 vs 61). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Frank Linzy.