Bert Blyleven vs. Doug Brocail — Career Comparison

Bert Blyleven built a career as a starting pitcher and Doug Brocail as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bert Blyleven led in strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 78), walk avoidance (BB%+ 143 vs 116), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 90). Doug Brocail held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 97). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bert Blyleven.