Tim Davis vs. Mike Mason — Career Comparison

Mike Mason 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 112), run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 99), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 103). Mike Mason held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 92). Role difference aside, Tim Davis holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.