Doug Brocail vs. John Farrell — Career Comparison

John Farrell 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. John Farrell led in home run suppression (HR9+ 132 vs 86), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 90), and strikeout rate (K%+ 91 vs 78). Doug Brocail held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 104). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to John Farrell.