John Rocker vs. Josh Towers — Career Comparison

Josh Towers built a career as a starting pitcher and John Rocker as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Rocker led in strikeout rate (K%+ 160 vs 78), home run suppression (HR9+ 151 vs 89), and run prevention (ERA+ 159 vs 100). Josh Towers held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 208 vs 72). Role difference aside, John Rocker holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.