Jakob Junis vs. Andres Machado — Career Comparison

Jakob Junis built a career as a starting pitcher and Andres Machado as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jakob Junis led in strikeout rate (K%+ 97 vs 80), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 85), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 129 vs 118). Andres Machado held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 93). Role difference aside, Jakob Junis holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.