Tommy Kahnle vs. Jim Shellenback — Career Comparison

Jim Shellenback 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 77), run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 98), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 97). Jim Shellenback held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 138 vs 94). Role difference aside, Tommy Kahnle holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.