Chris Carpenter vs. Keynan Middleton — Career Comparison

Chris Carpenter 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. Chris Carpenter led in home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 72), walk avoidance (BB%+ 115 vs 104), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 96). Keynan Middleton held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 108). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Chris Carpenter.