Bob Apodaca vs. Darrell May — Career Comparison

Darrell May built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Apodaca as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Apodaca led in run prevention (ERA+ 148 vs 98), home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 70), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 88). Darrell May held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 110). Role difference aside, Bob Apodaca holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.