Jose Mercedes vs. Andrew Miller — Career Comparison

Jose Mercedes built a career as a starting pitcher and Andrew Miller as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jose Mercedes led in run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 85), home run suppression (HR9+ 111 vs 91), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 99 vs 85). Andrew Miller held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 82). Role difference aside, Jose Mercedes holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.