Clayton Kershaw vs. Blake Treinen — Career Comparison

Clayton Kershaw built a career as a starting pitcher and Blake Treinen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Clayton Kershaw led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 120 vs 97), strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 92), and run prevention (ERA+ 140 vs 123). Blake Treinen held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 205 vs 123). Role difference aside, Clayton Kershaw holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.