Justin Miller vs. John Thomson — Career Comparison

John Thomson 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. John Thomson led in home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 72), walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 105), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 91). Justin Miller held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 90). Role difference aside, John Thomson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.