Phil Ortega vs. Lowell Palmer — Career Comparison

Phil Ortega built a career as a starting pitcher and Lowell Palmer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Phil Ortega led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 93 vs 70), run prevention (ERA+ 82 vs 76), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 82 vs 82). Lowell Palmer held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 85). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Phil Ortega.