Steve Carlton vs. Keynan Middleton — Career Comparison

Steve Carlton built a career as a starting pitcher and Keynan Middleton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Keynan Middleton led in run prevention (ERA+ 115 vs 95), walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 93), and strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 109). Steve Carlton held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 76 vs 72). Role difference aside, Keynan Middleton holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.