Tim Collins vs. Phil Ortega — Career Comparison

Phil Ortega 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 74), strikeout rate (K%+ 119 vs 85), and run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 82). Phil Ortega held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 93 vs 69). Role difference aside, Tim Collins holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.