Steve Comer vs. Julio Mateo — Career Comparison

Steve Comer built a career as a starting pitcher and Julio Mateo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Comer led in home run suppression (HR9+ 137 vs 79), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 94), and run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 117). Julio Mateo held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 171 vs 104). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Steve Comer.