Howard Bailey vs. Jo-Jo Reyes — Career Comparison

Jo-Jo Reyes built a career as a starting pitcher and Howard Bailey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jo-Jo Reyes led in strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 62), home run suppression (HR9+ 75 vs 65), and run prevention (ERA+ 75 vs 65). Howard Bailey held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 119 vs 90). Role difference aside, Jo-Jo Reyes holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.