Michael Kopech vs. Floyd Weaver — Career Comparison

Michael Kopech built a career as a starting pitcher and Floyd Weaver as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Floyd Weaver led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 88 vs 58), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 85 vs 78), and strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 100). Michael Kopech held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 71). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Floyd Weaver.