Jason Bere vs. Justin De Fratus — Career Comparison

Jason Bere built a career as a starting pitcher and Justin De Fratus as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Justin De Fratus led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 66), home run suppression (HR9+ 119 vs 98), and run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 97). Jason Bere held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 120 vs 94). Role difference aside, Justin De Fratus holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.