Dallas Braden vs. Jamie Walker — Career Comparison

Dallas Braden built a career as a starting pitcher and Jamie Walker 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 64), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 115 vs 87), and run prevention (ERA+ 119 vs 108). Jamie Walker held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 164 vs 130). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dallas Braden.