Nestor Cortes vs. Ryan Thompson — Career Comparison

Nestor Cortes 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. Nestor Cortes led in strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 87), run prevention (ERA+ 135 vs 109), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 119 vs 113). Ryan Thompson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 146 vs 129). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Nestor Cortes.