Doug Brocail vs. Larry Jaster — Career Comparison

Larry Jaster 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 105), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 101), and home run suppression (HR9+ 86 vs 85). Larry Jaster held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 85 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Doug Brocail.