Dallas Braden vs. Trent Thornton — Career Comparison

Dallas Braden built a career as a starting pitcher and Trent Thornton 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 81), run prevention (ERA+ 119 vs 93), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 115 vs 91). Trent Thornton held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 92 vs 83). Role difference aside, Dallas Braden holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.