Pedro Baez vs. Justin Thompson — Career Comparison

Justin Thompson built a career as a starting pitcher and Pedro Baez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Pedro Baez led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 119 vs 103), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 123 vs 107), and strikeout rate (K%+ 113 vs 99). Role difference aside, Pedro Baez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.