Sam Freeman vs. John Mitchell — Career Comparison

John Mitchell built a career as a starting pitcher and Sam Freeman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sam Freeman led in run prevention (ERA+ 132 vs 94), strikeout rate (K%+ 104 vs 68), and home run suppression (HR9+ 183 vs 173). John Mitchell held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 72). Role difference aside, Sam Freeman holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.