Cody Allen vs. Dallas Braden — Career Comparison

Dallas Braden built a career as a starting pitcher and Cody Allen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cody Allen led in strikeout rate (K%+ 137 vs 83), run prevention (ERA+ 144 vs 119), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 119 vs 115). Dallas Braden held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 159 vs 94). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Cody Allen.