Graham Ashcraft vs. Mike Strahler — Career Comparison

Graham Ashcraft built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Strahler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Graham Ashcraft led in home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 86), walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 89). Mike Strahler held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 89). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Graham Ashcraft.