Tommy John vs. Boone Logan — Career Comparison

Tommy John built a career as a starting pitcher and Boone Logan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tommy John led in home run suppression (HR9+ 126 vs 82), run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 92), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 103). Boone Logan held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 69). Role difference aside, Tommy John holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.