Matt Boyd vs. Keynan Middleton — Career Comparison

Matt Boyd built a career as a starting pitcher and Keynan Middleton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Matt Boyd led in home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 72), walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 104), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 96). Keynan Middleton held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 115 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Matt Boyd.