Doug Brocail vs. Bob Knepper — Career Comparison

Bob Knepper 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 run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 91), home run suppression (HR9+ 86 vs 76), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 106). Bob Knepper held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 84 vs 78). Role difference aside, Doug Brocail holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.