Ed Acosta vs. Jason Johnson — Career Comparison

Jason Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Acosta as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Acosta led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 190 vs 89), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 90), and run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 92). Jason Johnson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 87 vs 75). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ed Acosta.