Cristian Javier vs. Cecil Upshaw — Career Comparison

Cristian Javier built a career as a starting pitcher and Cecil Upshaw as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cristian Javier led in strikeout rate (K%+ 132 vs 88), run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 107), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 99). Cecil Upshaw held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 123 vs 77). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Cristian Javier.