Brian Edmondson vs. Jeff Niemann — Career Comparison

Jeff Niemann built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Edmondson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff Niemann led in strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 68), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 85), and run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 91). Role difference aside, Jeff Niemann holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.