Keith Comstock vs. Bob Johnson — Career Comparison

Bob Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Keith Comstock as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Keith Comstock led in home run suppression (HR9+ 117 vs 88), strikeout rate (K%+ 142 vs 121), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 100). Bob Johnson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 96 vs 79). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Keith Comstock.