Doug Brocail vs. Tyler Skaggs — Career Comparison

Tyler Skaggs 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. Tyler Skaggs led in home run suppression (HR9+ 128 vs 86), strikeout rate (K%+ 104 vs 78), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 90). Doug Brocail held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 98). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tyler Skaggs.