Tom Johnson vs. Aaron Laffey — Career Comparison

Aaron Laffey 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 82), strikeout rate (K%+ 102 vs 63), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 115 vs 86). Aaron Laffey held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 116). Role difference aside, Tom Johnson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.