Johnny Cueto vs. Danny Graves — Career Comparison

Johnny Cueto built a career as a starting pitcher and Danny Graves as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Johnny Cueto led in strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 65), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 88), and home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 90). Danny Graves held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 141 vs 109). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Johnny Cueto.