Jesse Carlson vs. Don Ferrarese — Career Comparison

Don Ferrarese built a career as a starting pitcher and Jesse Carlson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jesse Carlson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 121 vs 70), run prevention (ERA+ 137 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 110 vs 98). Don Ferrarese held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 120 vs 108). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jesse Carlson.