Corey Knebel vs. Jim Shellenback — Career Comparison

Jim Shellenback built a career as a starting pitcher and Corey Knebel as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Corey Knebel led in strikeout rate (K%+ 139 vs 77), run prevention (ERA+ 146 vs 98), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 122 vs 97). Jim Shellenback held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 138 vs 112). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Corey Knebel.