Tom Hilgendorf vs. Jason Simontacchi — Career Comparison

Jason Simontacchi built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Hilgendorf as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Hilgendorf led in run prevention (ERA+ 122 vs 91), strikeout rate (K%+ 92 vs 75), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 86). Role difference aside, Tom Hilgendorf holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.