Jakob Junis vs. Tyler Phillips — Career Comparison

Jakob Junis built a career as a starting pitcher and Tyler Phillips 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 73), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 83), and home run suppression (HR9+ 94 vs 80). Tyler Phillips held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 163 vs 129). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jakob Junis.