Doug Brocail vs. Robin Roberts — Career Comparison

Robin Roberts 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. Robin Roberts led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 166 vs 116), strikeout rate (K%+ 84 vs 78), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 90). Doug Brocail held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 88). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Robin Roberts.