Justin De Fratus vs. Stephen Strasburg — Career Comparison

Stephen Strasburg 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. Stephen Strasburg led in strikeout rate (K%+ 140 vs 94), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 127 vs 99), and run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 104). Justin De Fratus held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 119 vs 108). Role difference aside, Stephen Strasburg holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.