Tom Davey vs. John Mitchell — Career Comparison

John Mitchell built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Davey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Davey led in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 68), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 105), and run prevention (ERA+ 96 vs 94). John Mitchell held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 84). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tom Davey.