Phil Dumatrait vs. Jo-Jo Reyes — Career Comparison

Jo-Jo Reyes built a career as a starting pitcher and Phil Dumatrait as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jo-Jo Reyes led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 90 vs 77), strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 77), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 82 vs 81). Phil Dumatrait held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 75). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jo-Jo Reyes.