Doug Brocail vs. Bobby Shantz — Career Comparison

Bobby Shantz 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. Bobby Shantz led in strikeout rate (K%+ 92 vs 78), home run suppression (HR9+ 94 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 90). Doug Brocail held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 91). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bobby Shantz.