Doug Brocail vs. Frank Castillo — Career Comparison

Frank Castillo 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. Doug Brocail led in run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 82), home run suppression (HR9+ 86 vs 76), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 113). Frank Castillo held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 97 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Doug Brocail.