Kris Johnson vs. Jack Taschner — Career Comparison

Kris Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Jack Taschner as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jack Taschner posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.14 and WHIP 1.683 compared to 5.32 and 1.817 for Kris Johnson. By the career numbers, Jack Taschner had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.