Carl Edwards vs. John Thomson — Career Comparison

John Thomson 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 161 vs 103), strikeout rate (K%+ 134 vs 90), and run prevention (ERA+ 138 vs 96). John Thomson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 80). Role difference aside, Carl Edwards holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.