Mark Leiter vs. Keegan Thompson — Career Comparison

Mark Leiter built a career as a starting pitcher and Keegan Thompson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mark Leiter led in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 94), walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 93), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 86). Keegan Thompson held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 92). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mark Leiter.