Jim Bullinger vs. Tyler Gilbert — Career Comparison

Jim Bullinger built a career as a starting pitcher and Tyler Gilbert as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tyler Gilbert led in run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 89), walk avoidance (BB%+ 103 vs 82), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 95). Jim Bullinger held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 89 vs 81). Role difference aside, Tyler Gilbert holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.