Bobby Jenks vs. Ken Johnson — Career Comparison

Ken Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Bobby Jenks as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bobby Jenks led in home run suppression (HR9+ 154 vs 91), strikeout rate (K%+ 130 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 136 vs 95). Ken Johnson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 139 vs 117). Role difference aside, Bobby Jenks holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.