Tyler Alexander vs. Dale Murray — Career Comparison

Tyler Alexander built a career as a starting pitcher and Dale Murray as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tyler Alexander led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 111), strikeout rate (K%+ 81 vs 68), and run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 92). Dale Murray held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 237 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tyler Alexander.