Tommy Hanson vs. Tom Johnson — Career Comparison

Tommy Hanson 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 97), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 115 vs 109), and home run suppression (HR9+ 116 vs 113). Tommy Hanson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 123 vs 102). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tom Johnson.