Mike Cuellar vs. Keynan Middleton — Career Comparison

Mike Cuellar 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 78), run prevention (ERA+ 115 vs 107), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 94). Mike Cuellar held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 93 vs 72). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Keynan Middleton.