Jon Lester vs. Taylor Rogers — Career Comparison

Jon Lester built a career as a starting pitcher and Taylor Rogers as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Taylor Rogers led in run prevention (ERA+ 126 vs 102), strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 96), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 96). Role difference aside, Taylor Rogers holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.