Johnny Cueto vs. J. C. Romero — Career Comparison

Johnny Cueto built a career as a starting pitcher and J. C. Romero 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 72), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 84), and strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 92). J. C. Romero held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 107 vs 91). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Johnny Cueto.