Dave Borkowski vs. Bob Welch — Career Comparison

Bob Welch built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Borkowski as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Borkowski led in strikeout rate (K%+ 91 vs 81), home run suppression (HR9+ 90 vs 81), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 115 vs 106). Bob Welch held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 78). Role difference aside, Dave Borkowski holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.