Art Ceccarelli vs. Justin Topa — Career Comparison

Art Ceccarelli built a career as a starting pitcher and Justin Topa as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Justin Topa led in home run suppression (HR9+ 279 vs 54), walk avoidance (BB%+ 144 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 133 vs 78). Art Ceccarelli held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 83). Role difference aside, Justin Topa holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.