Rusty Meacham vs. Jose Mercedes — Career Comparison

Jose Mercedes built a career as a starting pitcher and Rusty Meacham as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rusty Meacham led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 165 vs 99), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 97), and home run suppression (HR9+ 115 vs 111). Jose Mercedes held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Rusty Meacham.