Jaime Cocanower vs. Ryan Thompson — Career Comparison

Jaime Cocanower 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. Ryan Thompson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 146 vs 69), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 89), and strikeout rate (K%+ 87 vs 64). Jaime Cocanower held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 172 vs 127). Role difference aside, Ryan Thompson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.