Tommy Milone vs. David Robertson — Career Comparison

Tommy Milone built a career as a starting pitcher and David Robertson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. David Robertson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 136 vs 90), home run suppression (HR9+ 114 vs 84), and run prevention (ERA+ 128 vs 102). Tommy Milone held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 130 vs 84). Role difference aside, David Robertson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.