Steve Avery vs. Dan Winkler — Career Comparison

Steve Avery built a career as a starting pitcher and Dan Winkler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dan Winkler led in home run suppression (HR9+ 172 vs 101), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 112 vs 99), and strikeout rate (K%+ 102 vs 100). Steve Avery held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 97 vs 92). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dan Winkler.