Jason Adam vs. Ken Johnson — Career Comparison

Ken Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Jason Adam as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jason Adam led in run prevention (ERA+ 198 vs 100), home run suppression (HR9+ 147 vs 91), and strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 83). Ken Johnson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 139 vs 112). Role difference aside, Jason Adam holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.