Dwight Bernard vs. Greg Maddux — Career Comparison

Greg Maddux built a career as a starting pitcher and Dwight Bernard as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Greg Maddux led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 142 vs 89), run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 89), and strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 81). Dwight Bernard held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 146 vs 111). Role difference aside, Greg Maddux holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.