Ken Johnson vs. Justin Topa — Career Comparison

Ken Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Justin Topa as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Justin Topa led in home run suppression (HR9+ 279 vs 91), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 133 vs 95), and run prevention (ERA+ 130 vs 100). Ken Johnson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 83). Role difference aside, Justin Topa holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.