Jeff Montgomery vs. Frank Tanana — Career Comparison

Frank Tanana built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Montgomery as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff Montgomery led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 101), run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 92), and strikeout rate (K%+ 104 vs 94). Role difference aside, Jeff Montgomery holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.