Casey Janssen vs. Kenta Maeda — Career Comparison

Kenta Maeda built a career as a starting pitcher and Casey Janssen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kenta Maeda led in strikeout rate (K%+ 112 vs 76), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 94), and run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 87). Casey Janssen held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 171 vs 116). Role difference aside, Kenta Maeda holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.