Tim Collins vs. Michael Lorenzen — Career Comparison

Michael Lorenzen built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Collins as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Collins led in home run suppression (HR9+ 141 vs 92), strikeout rate (K%+ 119 vs 84), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 106 vs 87). Michael Lorenzen held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 91 vs 69). Role difference aside, Tim Collins holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.