Michael Lorenzen vs. Gene Pentz — Career Comparison

Michael Lorenzen built a career as a starting pitcher and Gene Pentz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Gene Pentz led in strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 84), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 98), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 87). Michael Lorenzen held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 91 vs 80). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Gene Pentz.