Jesse Litsch vs. Sean Marshall — Career Comparison

Jesse Litsch built a career as a starting pitcher and Sean Marshall as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sean Marshall led in strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 74), home run suppression (HR9+ 114 vs 98), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 95). Jesse Litsch held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 107). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Sean Marshall.