Jo-Jo Reyes vs. Bob Wells — Career Comparison

Jo-Jo Reyes built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Wells as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Wells led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 136 vs 90), run prevention (ERA+ 81 vs 75), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 86 vs 82). Jo-Jo Reyes held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob Wells.