Bob Johnson vs. Zach McAllister — Career Comparison

Bob Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Zach McAllister as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Johnson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 121 vs 90), run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 88), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 97). Zach McAllister held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 122 vs 96). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob Johnson.