Jim Merritt vs. Justin Miller — Career Comparison

Jim Merritt built a career as a starting pitcher and Justin Miller as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Merritt led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 150 vs 105), home run suppression (HR9+ 80 vs 72), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 91). Justin Miller held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 84). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jim Merritt.