Jose Alvarez vs. Jason Johnson — Career Comparison

Jason Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Jose Alvarez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jose Alvarez led in strikeout rate (K%+ 119 vs 87), run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 92), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 90). Jason Johnson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 89 vs 76). Role difference aside, Jose Alvarez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.