Steve Carlton vs. Chaz Roe — Career Comparison

Steve Carlton built a career as a starting pitcher and Chaz Roe as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chaz Roe led in home run suppression (HR9+ 158 vs 76), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 91), and run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 95). Steve Carlton held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 93 vs 91). Role difference aside, Chaz Roe holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.