Zac Gallen vs. Tom Johnson — Career Comparison

Zac Gallen built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Johnson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Zac Gallen led in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 102), home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 116), and run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 113). Tom Johnson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 144 vs 106). Role difference aside, Zac Gallen holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.