Cody Allen vs. Sean Newcomb — Career Comparison

Sean Newcomb 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 run prevention (ERA+ 144 vs 102), strikeout rate (K%+ 137 vs 109), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 95 vs 68). Sean Newcomb held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 126 vs 94). Role difference aside, Cody Allen holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.