Jeff Francis vs. Brian Fuentes — Career Comparison

Jeff Francis built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Fuentes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Fuentes led in run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 80), strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 82), and home run suppression (HR9+ 104 vs 91). Jeff Francis held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 136 vs 101). Role difference aside, Brian Fuentes holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.