Sam Jones vs. Lance McCullers — Career Comparison

Sam 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. Sam Jones led in strikeout rate (K%+ 149 vs 118), home run suppression (HR9+ 114 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 98). Lance McCullers held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 99). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Sam Jones.