John Johnstone vs. Bill Long — Career Comparison

Bill Long 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 71), run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 101), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 100). Bill Long held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 176 vs 147). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to John Johnstone.