Joe Kennedy vs. Adam Ottavino — Career Comparison

Joe Kennedy built a career as a starting pitcher and Adam Ottavino as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Adam Ottavino led in strikeout rate (K%+ 108 vs 83), run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 89), and home run suppression (HR9+ 108 vs 105). Joe Kennedy held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 99 vs 83). Role difference aside, Adam Ottavino holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.