Dave Baldwin vs. Jim Kaat — Career Comparison

Jim Kaat built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Baldwin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Baldwin led in home run suppression (HR9+ 131 vs 81), strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 73), and run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 87). Jim Kaat held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 178 vs 100). Role difference aside, Dave Baldwin holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.