Doug Brocail vs. Elmer Dessens — Career Comparison

Elmer Dessens 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. Elmer Dessens led in home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 86), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 90), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 125 vs 116). Doug Brocail held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 106). Role difference aside, Elmer Dessens holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.