Ken Johnson vs. George Sherrill — Career Comparison

Ken Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and George Sherrill as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Sherrill led in run prevention (ERA+ 142 vs 100), strikeout rate (K%+ 119 vs 83), and home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 91). Ken Johnson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 139 vs 95). Role difference aside, George Sherrill holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.