Casey Janssen vs. Dave Mlicki — Career Comparison

Dave Mlicki 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. Dave Mlicki led in strikeout rate (K%+ 85 vs 76), run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 87), and home run suppression (HR9+ 86 vs 85). Casey Janssen held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 171 vs 103). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dave Mlicki.