Jim Otten vs. Frank Tanana — Career Comparison

Frank Tanana built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Otten as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Otten led in home run suppression (HR9+ 90 vs 71), strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 94), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 87). Frank Tanana held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 63). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jim Otten.