Tyler Johnson vs. Glendon Rusch — Career Comparison

Glendon Rusch built a career as a starting pitcher and Tyler Johnson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Glendon Rusch led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 81), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 88), and home run suppression (HR9+ 100 vs 94). Tyler Johnson held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Glendon Rusch.