Doyle Alexander vs. Daniel McCutchen — Career Comparison

Doyle Alexander built a career as a starting pitcher and Daniel McCutchen 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 run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 87), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 78), and home run suppression (HR9+ 86 vs 75). Daniel McCutchen held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 114). Role difference aside, Doyle Alexander holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.