Tanner Scheppers vs. Jason Simontacchi — Career Comparison

Jason Simontacchi built a career as a starting pitcher and Tanner Scheppers as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tanner Scheppers led in run prevention (ERA+ 134 vs 91), home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 83), and strikeout rate (K%+ 87 vs 75). Jason Simontacchi held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 89). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tanner Scheppers.