John Halama vs. Joakim Soria — Career Comparison

John Halama built a career as a starting pitcher and Joakim Soria as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joakim Soria led in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 76), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 96), and run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 105). John Halama held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 129 vs 124). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Joakim Soria.