John Johnstone vs. Zack Wheeler — Career Comparison

Zack Wheeler 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. Zack Wheeler led in home run suppression (HR9+ 130 vs 82), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 117 vs 104), and strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 109). John Johnstone held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 147 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Zack Wheeler.