Ubaldo Jimenez vs. Chris Resop — Career Comparison

Ubaldo Jimenez built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Resop as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Resop led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 71), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 89), and run prevention (ERA+ 90 vs 81). Ubaldo Jimenez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 93). Role difference aside, Chris Resop holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.