Adrian Sampson vs. Roy Thomas — Career Comparison

Adrian Sampson built a career as a starting pitcher and Roy Thomas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Roy Thomas led in strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 80), home run suppression (HR9+ 121 vs 102), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 93). Adrian Sampson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 120 vs 90). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Roy Thomas.