Matthew Bowman vs. Mike Clevinger — Career Comparison

Mike Clevinger built a career as a starting pitcher and Matthew Bowman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Clevinger led in strikeout rate (K%+ 116 vs 80), run prevention (ERA+ 134 vs 111), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 124 vs 119). Matthew Bowman held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 193 vs 136). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mike Clevinger.