Bob Johnson vs. Jack O'Connor — Career Comparison

Bob Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Jack O'Connor 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 85), run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 80), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 96 vs 82). Jack O'Connor held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 88). Role difference aside, Bob Johnson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.