Tim Davis vs. Jim Merritt — Career Comparison

Jim Merritt 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 80), run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 98). Jim Merritt held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 150 vs 106). Role difference aside, Tim Davis holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.