Tom Johnson vs. Jason Schmidt — Career Comparison

Jason Schmidt 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 91), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 115 vs 108), and run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 106). Jason Schmidt held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 102). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tom Johnson.