Sam Jones vs. Dave Leonhard — Career Comparison

Sam Jones built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Leonhard as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sam Jones led in strikeout rate (K%+ 149 vs 66), home run suppression (HR9+ 114 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 89). Dave Leonhard held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 72). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Sam Jones.