Connor Brogdon vs. Reese Olson — Career Comparison

Reese Olson built a career as a starting pitcher and Connor Brogdon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Reese Olson led in home run suppression (HR9+ 163 vs 87), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 121 vs 102), and run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 105). Connor Brogdon held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 133 vs 105). Role difference aside, Reese Olson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.