One is a 27-year-old southpaw whose fastball can hit 99 mph.
The other is a 23-year-old right-hander who can throw 95.
One is a Canadian-born fourth-round draft pick who began the year in the minors.
The other is a second-rounder who grew up in SoCal and started the Mariners’ fourth game of the season.
James Paxton and Taijuan Walker are hardly polar opposites, but there are distinct differences in their styles and career paths. Right now, however, there is one glaring commonality the two young pitchers share.
They need to pick up their games ASAP.