Jimmy Jones vs. Lance McCullers — Career Comparison

Jimmy Jones built a career as a starting pitcher and Lance McCullers as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lance McCullers led in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 76), run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 95). Jimmy Jones held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 111 vs 85). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Lance McCullers.