Jay Aldrich vs. Kirk McCaskill — Career Comparison

Kirk McCaskill built a career as a starting pitcher and Jay Aldrich as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kirk McCaskill led in home run suppression (HR9+ 126 vs 98), strikeout rate (K%+ 82 vs 64), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 91). Jay Aldrich held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 99). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Kirk McCaskill.