Doug Brocail vs. Ben Sheets — Career Comparison

Ben Sheets 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. Ben Sheets led in strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 78), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 90), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 126 vs 116). Doug Brocail held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 101). Role difference aside, Ben Sheets holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.