Michael Kopech vs. Dennis Santana — Career Comparison

Michael Kopech built a career as a starting pitcher and Dennis Santana as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dennis Santana led in home run suppression (HR9+ 214 vs 83), walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 58), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 117 vs 78). Michael Kopech held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 92). Role difference aside, Dennis Santana holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.