Armando Benitez vs. Danny McDevitt — Career Comparison

Danny McDevitt built a career as a starting pitcher and Armando Benitez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Danny McDevitt led in home run suppression (HR9+ 168 vs 74), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 92), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 79 vs 72). Armando Benitez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 142 vs 126). Role difference aside, Danny McDevitt holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.