Luis Severino vs. Anthony Telford — Career Comparison

Luis Severino built a career as a starting pitcher and Anthony Telford as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Luis Severino led in strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 88), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 122 vs 105), and run prevention (ERA+ 120 vs 111). Anthony Telford held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 149 vs 125). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Luis Severino.