Philip Humber vs. Pete Mikkelsen — Career Comparison

Philip Humber built a career as a starting pitcher and Pete Mikkelsen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Philip Humber led in home run suppression (HR9+ 93 vs 77), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 90), and strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 99). Pete Mikkelsen held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 88). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Philip Humber.