Doyle Alexander vs. Lance McCullers — Career Comparison

Doyle Alexander built a career as a starting pitcher and Lance McCullers as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lance McCullers led in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 70), run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 100), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 90). Doyle Alexander held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 114 vs 85). Role difference aside, Lance McCullers holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.