Tom Johnson vs. Tom Koehler — Career Comparison

Tom Koehler 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 78), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 115 vs 91), and run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 95). Role difference aside, Tom Johnson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.