Tommy Kahnle vs. Billy Loes — Career Comparison

Billy Loes built a career as a starting pitcher and Tommy Kahnle as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tommy Kahnle led in run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 96), strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 95), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 95). Billy Loes held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 96 vs 91). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tommy Kahnle.