Tom Kelley vs. Kent Tekulve — Career Comparison

Tom Kelley built a career as a starting pitcher and Kent Tekulve as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kent Tekulve led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 96 vs 68), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 85), and run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 97). Tom Kelley held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 77 vs 77). Role difference aside, Kent Tekulve holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.