Alan Foster vs. Jack O'Connor — Career Comparison

Alan Foster built a career as a starting pitcher and Jack O'Connor as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Alan Foster led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 82), run prevention (ERA+ 93 vs 80), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 91 vs 86). Jack O'Connor held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 85 vs 81). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Alan Foster.