Madison Bumgarner vs. Danny Graves — Career Comparison

Madison Bumgarner built a career as a starting pitcher and Danny Graves as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Madison Bumgarner led in strikeout rate (K%+ 92 vs 65), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 88), and run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 103). Danny Graves held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 141 vs 135). Role difference aside, Madison Bumgarner holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.