Keith Comstock vs. Jim Lonborg — Career Comparison

Jim Lonborg 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 142 vs 87), home run suppression (HR9+ 117 vs 77), and run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 74). Jim Lonborg held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 90 vs 79). Role difference aside, Keith Comstock holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.