Casey Janssen vs. Seth McClung — Career Comparison

Seth McClung 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. Casey Janssen led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 171 vs 61), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 84), and run prevention (ERA+ 87 vs 84). Seth McClung held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 76). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Casey Janssen.