John Curtiss vs. Erik Swanson — Career Comparison

The numbers give Erik Swanson a clear advantage over John Curtiss across the core pitching metrics. Erik Swanson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 87), run prevention (ERA+ 130 vs 114), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 115 vs 108). John Curtiss held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 210 vs 152). Erik Swanson was the better reliever — the numbers make that case clearly.