Johnny Cueto vs. Steve Reed — Career Comparison

Johnny Cueto built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Reed 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 72), strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 85). Steve Reed held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Johnny Cueto.