Steve Avery vs. Darold Knowles — Career Comparison

Steve Avery built a career as a starting pitcher and Darold Knowles as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Avery led in strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 67), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 88), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 97 vs 90). Darold Knowles held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 101). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Steve Avery.