Casey Janssen vs. Frankie Montas — Career Comparison

Frankie Montas 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. Frankie Montas led in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 76), home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 85), and run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 87). Casey Janssen held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 171 vs 95). Role difference aside, Frankie Montas holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.