Ray King vs. Justin Thompson — Career Comparison

Justin Thompson built a career as a starting pitcher and Ray King as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Justin Thompson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 83), home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 105), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 94). Role difference aside, Justin Thompson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.