Graham Ashcraft vs. Jim Todd — Career Comparison

Graham Ashcraft built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Todd 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 76 vs 63), walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 97), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 91). Jim Todd held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 132 vs 106). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Graham Ashcraft.