Jim Palmer vs. Kent Tekulve — Career Comparison

Jim Palmer built a career as a starting pitcher and Kent Tekulve as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Palmer led in strikeout rate (K%+ 89 vs 77), run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 104), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 94). Kent Tekulve held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 115 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jim Palmer.