Austin Adams vs. Michael Kopech — Career Comparison

Michael Kopech built a career as a starting pitcher and Austin Adams as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Austin Adams led in home run suppression (HR9+ 406 vs 83), strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 100), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 78). Role difference aside, Austin Adams holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.