Larry Bearnarth vs. Byron McLaughlin — Career Comparison

Byron McLaughlin built a career as a starting pitcher and Larry Bearnarth as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Byron McLaughlin led in strikeout rate (K%+ 143 vs 56), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 75), and run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 79). Larry Bearnarth held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 88 vs 84). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Byron McLaughlin.