Jeff Ballard vs. Keynan Middleton — Career Comparison

Jeff Ballard built a career as a starting pitcher and Keynan Middleton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Keynan Middleton led in strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 51), run prevention (ERA+ 115 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 87). Jeff Ballard held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 133 vs 104). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Keynan Middleton.