Jose Guzman vs. Mike Timlin — Career Comparison

Jose Guzman built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Timlin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jose Guzman led in strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 77), home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 81), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 90). Mike Timlin held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 155 vs 89). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jose Guzman.