Jeremy Accardo vs. Charlie Morton — Career Comparison

Charlie Morton built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeremy Accardo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeremy Accardo led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 85), run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 89), and home run suppression (HR9+ 125 vs 108). Charlie Morton held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 91). Role difference aside, Jeremy Accardo holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.