Brett Cecil vs. Phil Ortega — Career Comparison

Phil Ortega built a career as a starting pitcher and Brett Cecil as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brett Cecil led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 123 vs 93), strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 85), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 82). Phil Ortega held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 74 vs 73). Role difference aside, Brett Cecil holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.