Tim Mayza vs. Drew Pomeranz — Career Comparison

Drew Pomeranz built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Mayza as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Drew Pomeranz led in strikeout rate (K%+ 125 vs 97), run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 106), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 108). Tim Mayza held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 124 vs 85). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Drew Pomeranz.