Spencer Bivens vs. Brett Tomko — Career Comparison

Brett Tomko built a career as a starting pitcher and Spencer Bivens as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Spencer Bivens led in home run suppression (HR9+ 110 vs 80), walk avoidance (BB%+ 146 vs 119), and run prevention (ERA+ 115 vs 98). Brett Tomko held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 77). Role difference aside, Spencer Bivens holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.