Tim Davis vs. Justin Masterson — Career Comparison

Justin Masterson 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 106 vs 77), run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 93), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 105). Justin Masterson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 92). Role difference aside, Tim Davis holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.