Tom Brewer vs. Travis Phelps — Career Comparison

Tom Brewer built a career as a starting pitcher and Travis Phelps as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Travis Phelps led in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 81), run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 87), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 91). Tom Brewer held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 81). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Travis Phelps.