Johnny Cueto vs. Michael Tonkin — Career Comparison

Johnny Cueto built a career as a starting pitcher and Michael Tonkin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Michael Tonkin led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 109), home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 96). Johnny Cueto held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 93). Role difference aside, Michael Tonkin holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.