Brandon Morrow vs. Roy Thomas — Career Comparison

Brandon Morrow built a career as a starting pitcher and Roy Thomas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brandon Morrow led in strikeout rate (K%+ 143 vs 109), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 120 vs 99), and run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 100). Roy Thomas held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 90 vs 84). Role difference aside, Brandon Morrow holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.