Charlie Kerfeld vs. Danny Salazar — Career Comparison

Danny Salazar built a career as a starting pitcher and Charlie Kerfeld as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Danny Salazar led in strikeout rate (K%+ 141 vs 112), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 118 vs 109), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 88 vs 81). Charlie Kerfeld held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 170 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Danny Salazar.