Tanner Rainey vs. Jo-Jo Reyes — Career Comparison

Jo-Jo Reyes built a career as a starting pitcher and Tanner Rainey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tanner Rainey led in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 83), run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 75), and home run suppression (HR9+ 98 vs 75). Jo-Jo Reyes held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 90 vs 63). Role difference aside, Tanner Rainey holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.