Graham Ashcraft vs. Scott Service — Career Comparison

Graham Ashcraft built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Service as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Service led in strikeout rate (K%+ 128 vs 76), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 92), and run prevention (ERA+ 96 vs 89). Graham Ashcraft held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 90). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Scott Service.