Miguel Gonzalez vs. Sam Long — Career Comparison

Miguel Gonzalez built a career as a starting pitcher and Sam Long as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Miguel Gonzalez led in run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 91), strikeout rate (K%+ 86 vs 82), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 88 vs 87). Sam Long held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Miguel Gonzalez.