Jose Mercedes vs. Dave Sells — Career Comparison

Jose Mercedes built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Sells 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 82 vs 58), run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 100), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 91). Dave Sells held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 193 vs 111). Role difference aside, Jose Mercedes holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.