John Morris vs. Scott Olsen — Career Comparison

Scott Olsen built a career as a starting pitcher and John Morris as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Morris led in home run suppression (HR9+ 153 vs 84), walk avoidance (BB%+ 123 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 93). Scott Olsen held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 90). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to John Morris.