Zack Kelly vs. Jim Shellenback — Career Comparison

Jim Shellenback built a career as a starting pitcher and Zack Kelly as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Zack Kelly led in strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 77), walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 97). Jim Shellenback held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 138 vs 102). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Zack Kelly.