Mike Hartley vs. Jose Mercedes — Career Comparison

Jose Mercedes built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Hartley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jose Mercedes led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 99 vs 93), run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 105), and home run suppression (HR9+ 111 vs 109). Mike Hartley held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 120 vs 82). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jose Mercedes.