Archie Bradley vs. Merrill Kelly — Career Comparison

Merrill Kelly 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. Merrill Kelly led in run prevention (ERA+ 114 vs 100), walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 96), and strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 92). Archie Bradley held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 135 vs 111). Role difference aside, Merrill Kelly holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.