Lee Guetterman vs. Josh Johnson — Career Comparison

Josh Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Lee Guetterman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Josh Johnson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 55), home run suppression (HR9+ 186 vs 117), and run prevention (ERA+ 140 vs 82). Lee Guetterman held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 123 vs 105). Role difference aside, Josh Johnson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.