Erik Bedard vs. Tim Davis — Career Comparison

Erik Bedard built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Davis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Davis led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 106 vs 74), home run suppression (HR9+ 145 vs 124), and run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 100). Erik Bedard held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 123 vs 92). Role difference aside, Tim Davis holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.