Jon Gray vs. Tom Johnson — Career Comparison

Jon Gray built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Johnson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Johnson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 144 vs 98), home run suppression (HR9+ 116 vs 98), and run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 97). Jon Gray held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 108 vs 102). Role difference aside, Tom Johnson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.