Ken Johnson vs. Mark Leiter Jr. — Career Comparison

Ken Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Mark Leiter Jr. 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 113), run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 94), and home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 89). Mark Leiter Jr. held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 112 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ken Johnson.