Dave Hillman vs. Bruce Sutter — Career Comparison

Dave Hillman built a career as a starting pitcher and Bruce Sutter as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bruce Sutter led in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 88), run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 105), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 136 vs 128). Dave Hillman held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 101 vs 81). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bruce Sutter.