Porfi Altamirano vs. Jim McGlothlin — Career Comparison

Jim McGlothlin built a career as a starting pitcher and Porfi Altamirano as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim McGlothlin led in run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 86), home run suppression (HR9+ 93 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 86). Porfi Altamirano held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 96 vs 83). Role difference aside, Jim McGlothlin holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.