Gary Bell vs. Heath Murray — Career Comparison

Gary Bell built a career as a starting pitcher and Heath Murray as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Gary Bell led in strikeout rate (K%+ 112 vs 67), run prevention (ERA+ 87 vs 72), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 88 vs 77). Heath Murray held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 84 vs 80). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Gary Bell.