George Kontos vs. Jesus Luzardo — Career Comparison

Jesus Luzardo built a career as a starting pitcher and George Kontos 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 91), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 134 vs 108), and home run suppression (HR9+ 133 vs 121). George Kontos held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 139 vs 99). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jesus Luzardo.