Mark Brandenburg vs. Danny McDevitt — Career Comparison

Danny McDevitt built a career as a starting pitcher and Mark Brandenburg as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mark Brandenburg led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 79), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 118 vs 103), and run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 106). Danny McDevitt held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 168 vs 140). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mark Brandenburg.