Archie Bradley vs. Gio Gonzalez — Career Comparison

Gio Gonzalez built a career as a starting pitcher and Archie Bradley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Gio Gonzalez led in strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 92), run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 100), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 104). Archie Bradley held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 96 vs 81). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Gio Gonzalez.