Brian Duensing vs. Michael Kopech — Career Comparison

Michael Kopech built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Duensing as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Duensing led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 103 vs 58), home run suppression (HR9+ 94 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 84 vs 78). Michael Kopech held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 66). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brian Duensing.