Casey Janssen vs. Shelby Miller — Career Comparison

Shelby Miller 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. Shelby Miller led in home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 85), strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 76), and run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 87). Casey Janssen held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 171 vs 85). Role difference aside, Shelby Miller holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.