Burke Badenhop vs. Jo-Jo Reyes — Career Comparison

Jo-Jo Reyes built a career as a starting pitcher and Burke Badenhop as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Burke Badenhop led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 145 vs 90), home run suppression (HR9+ 118 vs 75), and run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 75). Jo-Jo Reyes held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 75). Role difference aside, Burke Badenhop holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.