Chris Brock vs. Don Larsen — Career Comparison

Don Larsen built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Brock as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Larsen led in home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 70), strikeout rate (K%+ 92 vs 80), and run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 94). Chris Brock held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 125 vs 77). Role difference aside, Don Larsen holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.