Doyle Alexander vs. Dave Leonhard — Career Comparison

Doyle Alexander built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Leonhard as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Doyle Alexander led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 114 vs 100), strikeout rate (K%+ 70 vs 66), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 89). Dave Leonhard held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Doyle Alexander.