Michael Kopech vs. Craig Skok — Career Comparison

Michael Kopech built a career as a starting pitcher and Craig Skok as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Michael Kopech led in home run suppression (HR9+ 83 vs 57), strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 82), and run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 90). Craig Skok held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 58). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Michael Kopech.