Jeremy Hellickson vs. Bryan King — Career Comparison

Jeremy Hellickson built a career as a starting pitcher and Bryan King as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bryan King posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.67 and WHIP 1.071 compared to 4.13 and 1.270 for Jeremy Hellickson. By the career numbers, Bryan King had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.