Frank Francisco vs. Corey Kluber — Career Comparison

Corey Kluber built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Francisco as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Corey Kluber led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 166 vs 94), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 131 vs 112), and run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 105). Frank Francisco held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 127 vs 122). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Corey Kluber.