Jordan Hicks vs. Hisashi Iwakuma — Career Comparison

Hisashi Iwakuma built a career as a starting pitcher and Jordan Hicks as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hisashi Iwakuma led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 160 vs 82), run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 96), and strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 94). Jordan Hicks held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 205 vs 96). Role difference aside, Hisashi Iwakuma holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.