Ken Johnson vs. Hector Neris — Career Comparison

Ken Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Hector Neris as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hector Neris led in strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 83), run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 100), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 95). Ken Johnson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 139 vs 106). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Hector Neris.