Dwight Bernard vs. Sam McDowell — Career Comparison

Sam McDowell 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. Sam McDowell led in strikeout rate (K%+ 138 vs 81), run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 98). Dwight Bernard held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 89 vs 61). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Sam McDowell.