Michael Kopech vs. John Strohmayer — Career Comparison

Michael Kopech built a career as a starting pitcher and John Strohmayer 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 run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 83), home run suppression (HR9+ 83 vs 81), and strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 99). John Strohmayer held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 58). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Michael Kopech.