Brian Keyser vs. Jesus Luzardo — Career Comparison

Jesus Luzardo built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Keyser as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jesus Luzardo led in strikeout rate (K%+ 133 vs 56), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 134 vs 107), and run prevention (ERA+ 119 vs 97). Brian Keyser held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 187 vs 133). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jesus Luzardo.