Jose Mercedes vs. Drew Storen — Career Comparison

Jose Mercedes built a career as a starting pitcher and Drew Storen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Drew Storen led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 123 vs 99), strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 82), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 97). Jose Mercedes held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 98). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Drew Storen.