James Baldwin vs. Sam Long — Career Comparison

James Baldwin built a career as a starting pitcher and Sam Long as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. James Baldwin led in strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 82), run prevention (ERA+ 96 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 87). Sam Long held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 88 vs 84). Role difference aside, James Baldwin holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.