Tom Brewer vs. Doug Brocail — Career Comparison

Tom Brewer 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. Tom Brewer led in home run suppression (HR9+ 97 vs 86), strikeout rate (K%+ 81 vs 78), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 91 vs 90). Doug Brocail held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 87). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tom Brewer.