Tom Johnson vs. Jo-Jo Reyes — Career Comparison

Jo-Jo Reyes 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 90), home run suppression (HR9+ 116 vs 75), and run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 75). Role difference aside, Tom Johnson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.