Austin Adams vs. Julio Teheran — Career Comparison

Julio Teheran 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 91), strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 101), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 91). Julio Teheran held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 89 vs 73). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Austin Adams.