Ken Johnson vs. Duane Underwood — Career Comparison

Ken Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Duane Underwood as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Duane Underwood led in home run suppression (HR9+ 380 vs 91), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 118 vs 95), and strikeout rate (K%+ 88 vs 83). Ken Johnson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 139 vs 109). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Duane Underwood.