John Axford vs. Jim McGlothlin — Career Comparison

Jim McGlothlin built a career as a starting pitcher and John Axford as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim McGlothlin led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 81), run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 93). John Axford held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 83). Role difference aside, Jim McGlothlin holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.