Johnny Cueto vs. Jeff Reardon — Career Comparison

Johnny Cueto built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Reardon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff Reardon led in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 101), run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 100), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 109). Johnny Cueto held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 74). Role difference aside, Jeff Reardon holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.