Merrill Kelly vs. Hunter Strickland — Career Comparison

Merrill Kelly built a career as a starting pitcher and Hunter Strickland as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Merrill Kelly led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 97), strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 88), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 96). Hunter Strickland held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 114). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Merrill Kelly.