Tim Davis vs. John Maine — Career Comparison

John Maine built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Davis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Davis led in home run suppression (HR9+ 145 vs 102), walk avoidance (BB%+ 106 vs 82), and run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 111). John Maine held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 92). Role difference aside, Tim Davis holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.