Jeff Ballard vs. Tim Davis — Career Comparison

Jeff Ballard built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Davis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Davis led in home run suppression (HR9+ 145 vs 86), strikeout rate (K%+ 92 vs 51), and run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 90). Jeff Ballard held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 133 vs 106). Role difference aside, Tim Davis holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.