Doug Brocail vs. Roger Clemens — Career Comparison

Roger Clemens 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. Roger Clemens led in strikeout rate (K%+ 143 vs 78), home run suppression (HR9+ 115 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 115 vs 90). Doug Brocail held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 94). Role difference aside, Roger Clemens holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.