Vida Blue vs. Casey Janssen — Career Comparison

Vida Blue built a career as a starting pitcher and Casey Janssen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Vida Blue led in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 76), run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 87), and home run suppression (HR9+ 86 vs 85). Casey Janssen held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 171 vs 73). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Vida Blue.