Scott Alexander vs. Steve Kline — Career Comparison

Steve Kline built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Alexander as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Alexander led in home run suppression (HR9+ 232 vs 124), strikeout rate (K%+ 81 vs 62), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 119 vs 105). Steve Kline held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 177 vs 116). Role difference aside, Scott Alexander holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.