Mike Caldwell vs. Steve Foucault — Career Comparison

Mike Caldwell built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Foucault as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Foucault led in home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 71), strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 63), and run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 97). Mike Caldwell held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 131 vs 100). Role difference aside, Steve Foucault holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.