Tom Johnson vs. Sam Jones — Career Comparison

Sam Jones built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Johnson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Johnson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 144 vs 72), run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 99), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 115 vs 104). Sam Jones held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 149 vs 102). Role difference aside, Tom Johnson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.