Jesus Luzardo vs. Darren O'Day — Career Comparison

Jesus Luzardo built a career as a starting pitcher and Darren O'Day as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jesus Luzardo led in strikeout rate (K%+ 133 vs 110), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 134 vs 113), and home run suppression (HR9+ 133 vs 129). Darren O'Day held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 158 vs 119). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jesus Luzardo.