Ken Johnson vs. Jeff Reardon — Career Comparison

Ken Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Reardon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff Reardon led in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 83), run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 100), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 95). Ken Johnson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 139 vs 113). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jeff Reardon.