Jose Mercedes vs. Paul Mirabella — Career Comparison

Jose Mercedes built a career as a starting pitcher and Paul Mirabella as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Paul Mirabella led in run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 108), home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 111), and strikeout rate (K%+ 82 vs 82). Jose Mercedes held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 99 vs 92). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Paul Mirabella.