Rheal Cormier vs. Jeff Francis — Career Comparison

Jeff Francis built a career as a starting pitcher and Rheal Cormier as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff Francis led in home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 84), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 91), and strikeout rate (K%+ 82 vs 79). Rheal Cormier held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 80). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jeff Francis.