Mark Leiter vs. Shawn Tolleson — Career Comparison

Mark Leiter built a career as a starting pitcher and Shawn Tolleson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Shawn Tolleson led in run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 92), walk avoidance (BB%+ 114 vs 105), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 93). Mark Leiter held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 103). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Shawn Tolleson.