Nino Espinosa vs. John Strohmayer — Career Comparison

Nino Espinosa built a career as a starting pitcher and John Strohmayer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Nino Espinosa led in run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 83), home run suppression (HR9+ 88 vs 81), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 105). John Strohmayer held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 77). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Nino Espinosa.