Carl Edwards vs. Reese Olson — Career Comparison

Reese Olson built a career as a starting pitcher and Carl Edwards as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Carl Edwards led in strikeout rate (K%+ 134 vs 103), run prevention (ERA+ 138 vs 113), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 125 vs 121). Reese Olson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 80). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Carl Edwards.