Andy Benes vs. Doug Corbett — Career Comparison

Andy Benes built a career as a starting pitcher and Doug Corbett as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Doug Corbett led in run prevention (ERA+ 120 vs 94), home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 76), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 89). Andy Benes held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 104 vs 100). Role difference aside, Doug Corbett holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.