Mike Cosgrove vs. John Henry Johnson — Career Comparison

John Henry Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Cosgrove as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Henry Johnson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 108 vs 83), run prevention (ERA+ 102 vs 98), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 81 vs 79). Mike Cosgrove held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 216 vs 79). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to John Henry Johnson.