Brett Tomko vs. Michael Tonkin — Career Comparison

Brett Tomko built a career as a starting pitcher and Michael Tonkin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Michael Tonkin led in home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 80), strikeout rate (K%+ 104 vs 95), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 94). Brett Tomko held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 93). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Michael Tonkin.