Jason Johnson vs. Jimmy Lambert — Career Comparison

Jason Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Jimmy Lambert as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jason Johnson led in home run suppression (HR9+ 94 vs 85), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 81), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 89 vs 80). Jimmy Lambert held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 87). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jason Johnson.