Aaron Cook vs. Ryan Thompson — Career Comparison

Aaron Cook built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Thompson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ryan Thompson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 146 vs 112), strikeout rate (K%+ 87 vs 57), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 96). Aaron Cook held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 139 vs 127). Role difference aside, Ryan Thompson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.