James Paxton vs. Hector Rondon — Career Comparison

James Paxton built a career as a starting pitcher and Hector Rondon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. James Paxton led in home run suppression (HR9+ 149 vs 100), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 136 vs 107), and strikeout rate (K%+ 123 vs 105). Hector Rondon held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 144 vs 112). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to James Paxton.