Bryan Hickerson vs. Dan Petry — Career Comparison

Dan Petry built a career as a starting pitcher and Bryan Hickerson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bryan Hickerson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 82), strikeout rate (K%+ 97 vs 80), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 82). Dan Petry held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 90 vs 87). Role difference aside, Bryan Hickerson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.