Steven Okert vs. Jason Simontacchi — Career Comparison

Jason Simontacchi built a career as a starting pitcher and Steven Okert as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steven Okert led in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 75), run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 86). Jason Simontacchi held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 101). Role difference aside, Steven Okert holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.