Tim Conroy vs. Jordan Walden — Career Comparison

Tim Conroy built a career as a starting pitcher and Jordan Walden as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jordan Walden led in home run suppression (HR9+ 173 vs 80), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 136 vs 85), and run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 88). Role difference aside, Jordan Walden holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.