Justin De Fratus vs. Danny Salazar — Career Comparison

Danny Salazar built a career as a starting pitcher and Justin De Fratus as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Danny Salazar led in strikeout rate (K%+ 141 vs 94), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 118 vs 99), and run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 104). Justin De Fratus held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 88). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Danny Salazar.