Dave Hillman vs. Dave Righetti — Career Comparison

Dave Hillman built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Righetti as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Hillman led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 128 vs 103), run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 93), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 92). Dave Righetti held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 93 vs 88). Role difference aside, Dave Hillman holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.