Bob Johnson vs. Cecil Upshaw — Career Comparison

Bob Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Cecil Upshaw 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 88), run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 107), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 99). Cecil Upshaw held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 88). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob Johnson.