John Hiller vs. Jake Westbrook — Career Comparison

Jake Westbrook 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. John Hiller led in strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 69), run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 95), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 97 vs 89). Jake Westbrook held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 150 vs 74). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to John Hiller.