Paul Assenmacher vs. John Mitchell — Career Comparison

John Mitchell built a career as a starting pitcher and Paul Assenmacher as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Paul Assenmacher led in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 68), run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 94), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 106 vs 105). John Mitchell held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 173 vs 98). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Paul Assenmacher.