Gene Garber vs. Jordan Zimmermann — Career Comparison

Jordan Zimmermann built a career as a starting pitcher and Gene Garber as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Gene Garber led in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 82), run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 87), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 95). Jordan Zimmermann held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 148 vs 129). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Gene Garber.