John Cerutti vs. Braden Looper — Career Comparison

John Cerutti built a career as a starting pitcher and Braden Looper as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Braden Looper led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 133 vs 108), home run suppression (HR9+ 84 vs 77), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 88 vs 87). John Cerutti held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 80 vs 67). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Braden Looper.