Doug Brocail vs. Mac Suzuki — Career Comparison

Mac Suzuki 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. Doug Brocail led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 71), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 86). Mac Suzuki held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Doug Brocail.