Erik Bedard vs. Keith Comstock — Career Comparison

Erik Bedard built a career as a starting pitcher and Keith Comstock as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Keith Comstock led in strikeout rate (K%+ 142 vs 123), run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 100), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 107). Erik Bedard held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 117). Role difference aside, Keith Comstock holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.