Kyle Gibson vs. Dave Leonhard — Career Comparison

Kyle Gibson built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Leonhard as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kyle Gibson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 85 vs 66), home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 89). Dave Leonhard held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 88). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Kyle Gibson.