Tom Gordon vs. Pete Redfern — Career Comparison

Pete Redfern built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Gordon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Pete Redfern led in home run suppression (HR9+ 111 vs 95), strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 119), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 106 vs 101). Tom Gordon held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 92 vs 90). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Pete Redfern.