Doug Brocail vs. Sam Jones — Career Comparison

Sam Jones 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. Sam Jones led in strikeout rate (K%+ 149 vs 78), home run suppression (HR9+ 114 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 90). Doug Brocail held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 72). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Sam Jones.