Ken Johnson vs. Robert Suarez — Career Comparison

Ken Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Robert Suarez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Robert Suarez led in run prevention (ERA+ 153 vs 100), home run suppression (HR9+ 125 vs 91), and strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 83). Ken Johnson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 139 vs 129). Role difference aside, Robert Suarez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.