Keegan Akin vs. Ken Johnson — Career Comparison

Ken Johnson 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 83), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 95), and run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 100). Ken Johnson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 139 vs 121). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Keegan Akin.