Don Hood vs. Robin Roberts — Career Comparison

Robin Roberts built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Hood as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Robin Roberts led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 166 vs 104), strikeout rate (K%+ 84 vs 69), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 87). Don Hood held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 88). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Robin Roberts.