Doyle Alexander vs. Ryan Madson — Career Comparison

Doyle Alexander built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Madson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ryan Madson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 96 vs 70), home run suppression (HR9+ 97 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 90). Doyle Alexander held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 99). Role difference aside, Ryan Madson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.