Jo-Jo Reyes vs. Tom Waddell — Career Comparison

Jo-Jo Reyes built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Waddell as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Waddell led in run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 75), walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 90), and strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 83). Jo-Jo Reyes held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 75 vs 68). Role difference aside, Tom Waddell holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.