Jim Owens vs. Dave Rajsich — Career Comparison

Jim Owens built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Rajsich as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Owens led in home run suppression (HR9+ 130 vs 65), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 106 vs 91), and run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 92). Dave Rajsich held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 93). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jim Owens.