Johnny Cueto vs. Jesus Tinoco — Career Comparison

Johnny Cueto built a career as a starting pitcher and Jesus Tinoco 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 96), strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 89). Jesus Tinoco held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Johnny Cueto.