Paul Kilgus vs. Adam Ottavino — Career Comparison

Paul Kilgus 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 68), run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 88), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 94). Paul Kilgus held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 103 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Adam Ottavino.