Sterling Hitchcock vs. Sam Long — Career Comparison

Sterling Hitchcock built a career as a starting pitcher and Sam Long as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sterling Hitchcock led in strikeout rate (K%+ 113 vs 82), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 87), and run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 91). Sam Long held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 88 vs 85). Role difference aside, Sterling Hitchcock holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.