Richard Bleier vs. Danny McDevitt — Career Comparison

Danny McDevitt built a career as a starting pitcher and Richard Bleier as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Richard Bleier led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 264 vs 79), run prevention (ERA+ 137 vs 106), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 117 vs 103). Danny McDevitt held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 59). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Richard Bleier.