Keegan Akin vs. Mike Fiers — Career Comparison

Mike Fiers built a career as a starting pitcher and Keegan Akin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Keegan Akin led in skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 93), walk avoidance (BB%+ 121 vs 113), and strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 97). Mike Fiers held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 104). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Keegan Akin.