Jim Beattie vs. Brennan Bernardino — Career Comparison

Jim Beattie built a career as a starting pitcher and Brennan Bernardino as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brennan Bernardino led in home run suppression (HR9+ 285 vs 138), walk avoidance (BB%+ 97 vs 88), and run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 108). Jim Beattie held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 98). Role difference aside, Brennan Bernardino holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.