Yoervis Medina vs. Frank Tanana — Career Comparison

Frank Tanana built a career as a starting pitcher and Yoervis Medina as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Yoervis Medina led in home run suppression (HR9+ 156 vs 71), run prevention (ERA+ 133 vs 92), and strikeout rate (K%+ 112 vs 94). Frank Tanana held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 70). Role difference aside, Yoervis Medina holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.