Jon Garland vs. Jack O'Connor — Career Comparison

Jon Garland built a career as a starting pitcher and Jack O'Connor as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jon Garland led in run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 80), home run suppression (HR9+ 95 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 89 vs 86). Jack O'Connor held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 85 vs 84). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jon Garland.