Michael Kopech vs. Blake Wood — Career Comparison

Michael Kopech built a career as a starting pitcher and Blake Wood as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Blake Wood led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 90 vs 58), home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 78). Michael Kopech held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 91). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Blake Wood.