Tom Johnson vs. Clayton Kershaw — Career Comparison

Clayton Kershaw 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. Clayton Kershaw led in run prevention (ERA+ 140 vs 113), strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 102), and home run suppression (HR9+ 123 vs 116). Tom Johnson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 144 vs 120). Role difference aside, Clayton Kershaw holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.