Steve Cooke vs. Keynan Middleton — Career Comparison

Steve Cooke built a career as a starting pitcher and Keynan Middleton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Keynan Middleton led in strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 88), run prevention (ERA+ 115 vs 94), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 100). Steve Cooke held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 94 vs 72). Role difference aside, Keynan Middleton holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.