Mike Pelfrey vs. Josh Winckowski — Career Comparison

Mike Pelfrey built a career as a starting pitcher and Josh Winckowski as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Josh Winckowski led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 93), run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 82), and strikeout rate (K%+ 75 vs 68). Mike Pelfrey held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 108 vs 91). Role difference aside, Josh Winckowski holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.