John Johnstone vs. Francisco Liriano — Career Comparison

Francisco Liriano built a career as a starting pitcher and John Johnstone as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Johnstone led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 147 vs 65), run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 85), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 89). Francisco Liriano held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 94 vs 82). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to John Johnstone.