Joe Hesketh vs. Brandon Workman — Career Comparison

Joe Hesketh built a career as a starting pitcher and Brandon Workman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brandon Workman led in home run suppression (HR9+ 275 vs 113), run prevention (ERA+ 129 vs 118), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 110). Joe Hesketh held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 110). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brandon Workman.