Yu Darvish vs. Julio Mateo — Career Comparison

Yu Darvish built a career as a starting pitcher and Julio Mateo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Yu Darvish led in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 92), home run suppression (HR9+ 98 vs 79), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 94). Julio Mateo held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 171 vs 120). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Yu Darvish.