Doug Brocail vs. Bob Shirley — Career Comparison

Bob Shirley 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. Bob Shirley led in strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 78), home run suppression (HR9+ 90 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 90). Doug Brocail held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 87). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob Shirley.