Jeff Locke vs. Fernando Salas — Career Comparison

Jeff Locke built a career as a starting pitcher and Fernando Salas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Fernando Salas led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 87), strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 82), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 91). Jeff Locke held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 112 vs 99). Role difference aside, Fernando Salas holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.