Howard Bailey vs. Cal Quantrill — Career Comparison

Cal Quantrill built a career as a starting pitcher and Howard Bailey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cal Quantrill led in home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 65), run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 65), and strikeout rate (K%+ 82 vs 62). Howard Bailey held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 119 vs 107). Role difference aside, Cal Quantrill holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.