Doug Brocail vs. Dave Goltz — Career Comparison

Dave Goltz 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. Dave Goltz led in strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 78), home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 90). Doug Brocail held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 97). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dave Goltz.