Mike Garcia vs. Jordan Romano — Career Comparison

Mike Garcia built a career as a starting pitcher and Jordan Romano as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jordan Romano led in run prevention (ERA+ 144 vs 106), strikeout rate (K%+ 123 vs 95), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 117 vs 108). Mike Garcia held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 120 vs 103). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jordan Romano.