John Hiller vs. Joe Kennedy — Career Comparison

Joe Kennedy built a career as a starting pitcher and John Hiller as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joe Kennedy led in home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 74), walk avoidance (BB%+ 99 vs 97), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 92). John Hiller held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Joe Kennedy.