Dallas Braden vs. Michael Tonkin — Career Comparison

Dallas Braden built a career as a starting pitcher and Michael Tonkin 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 96), run prevention (ERA+ 119 vs 93), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 115 vs 100). Michael Tonkin held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 104 vs 83). Role difference aside, Dallas Braden holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.