Casey Janssen vs. Jarrod Washburn — Career Comparison

Jarrod Washburn 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. Jarrod Washburn led in run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 87), home run suppression (HR9+ 93 vs 85), and strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 76). Casey Janssen held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 171 vs 113). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jarrod Washburn.