Bert Blyleven vs. Danny Graves — Career Comparison

Bert Blyleven built a career as a starting pitcher and Danny Graves 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 65), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 88), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 143 vs 141). Danny Graves held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 90 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bert Blyleven.