Ken Johnson vs. Darold Knowles — Career Comparison

Ken Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Darold Knowles as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ken Johnson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 139 vs 90), strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 67), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 88). Darold Knowles held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ken Johnson.