Dallas Braden vs. Tony Castillo — Career Comparison

Dallas Braden built a career as a starting pitcher and Tony Castillo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dallas Braden led in home run suppression (HR9+ 159 vs 122), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 115 vs 108), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 130 vs 127). Tony Castillo held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 138 vs 119). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dallas Braden.