Doug Brocail vs. Bill Butler — Career Comparison

Bill Butler 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. Bill Butler led in strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 78), home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 90). Doug Brocail held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 74). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bill Butler.