Tom Brewer vs. Ernesto Frieri — Career Comparison

Tom Brewer built a career as a starting pitcher and Ernesto Frieri as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ernesto Frieri led in strikeout rate (K%+ 145 vs 81), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 87), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 91). Tom Brewer held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 88). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ernesto Frieri.