Ed Acosta vs. Curt Schilling — Career Comparison

Curt Schilling built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Acosta as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Curt Schilling led in strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 75), run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 101), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 116 vs 104). Ed Acosta held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 190 vs 157). Role difference aside, Curt Schilling holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.