Jo-Jo Reyes vs. Trent Thornton — Career Comparison

Jo-Jo Reyes built a career as a starting pitcher and Trent Thornton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Trent Thornton led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 121 vs 90), run prevention (ERA+ 93 vs 75), and strikeout rate (K%+ 92 vs 83). Role difference aside, Trent Thornton holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.