Kent Bottenfield vs. Casey Janssen — Career Comparison

Kent Bottenfield 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. Kent Bottenfield led in strikeout rate (K%+ 86 vs 76), home run suppression (HR9+ 94 vs 85), and run prevention (ERA+ 96 vs 87). Casey Janssen held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 171 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Kent Bottenfield.