Gil Heredia vs. Tom Johnson — Career Comparison

Gil Heredia 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 102 vs 79), run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 101), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 115 vs 106). Gil Heredia held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 169 vs 144). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tom Johnson.