Jakob Junis vs. Julio Mateo — Career Comparison

Jakob Junis built a career as a starting pitcher and Julio Mateo 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 94 vs 79), strikeout rate (K%+ 97 vs 92), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 94). Julio Mateo held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 171 vs 129). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jakob Junis.