Tom Johnson vs. Lary Sorensen — Career Comparison

Lary Sorensen 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 102 vs 61), run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 95), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 115 vs 98). Lary Sorensen held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 145 vs 144). Role difference aside, Tom Johnson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.