J. J. Putz vs. Julio Teheran — Career Comparison

Julio Teheran built a career as a starting pitcher and J. J. Putz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. J. J. Putz led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 130 vs 89), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 121 vs 91), and home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 91). Role difference aside, J. J. Putz holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.