Tom Johnson vs. Marcus Stroman — Career Comparison

Marcus Stroman 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 107), strikeout rate (K%+ 102 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 115 vs 109). Marcus Stroman held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 133 vs 116). Role difference aside, Tom Johnson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.