Kris Johnson vs. Brandon Leibrandt — Career Comparison

Kris Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Brandon Leibrandt as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brandon Leibrandt posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.28 and WHIP 1.565 compared to 5.32 and 1.817 for Kris Johnson. By the career numbers, Brandon Leibrandt had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.