Roger Clemens vs. Ryan Thompson — Career Comparison

Roger Clemens built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Thompson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Roger Clemens led in strikeout rate (K%+ 143 vs 87), run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 109), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 115 vs 113). Ryan Thompson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 146 vs 94). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Roger Clemens.