Mark Dewey vs. Jeff Francis — Career Comparison

Jeff Francis built a career as a starting pitcher and Mark Dewey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mark Dewey led in run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 80), home run suppression (HR9+ 117 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 95). Jeff Francis held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 136 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mark Dewey.