Kevin Jepsen vs. Jim Shellenback — Career Comparison

Jim Shellenback built a career as a starting pitcher and Kevin Jepsen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kevin Jepsen led in strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 77), run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 98), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 102 vs 86). Jim Shellenback held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 138 vs 129). Role difference aside, Kevin Jepsen holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.