Mike Harkey vs. Keegan Thompson — Career Comparison

Mike Harkey built a career as a starting pitcher and Keegan Thompson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Harkey led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 93), home run suppression (HR9+ 87 vs 80), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 89 vs 86). Keegan Thompson held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 94). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mike Harkey.