Don Carman vs. Roger McDowell — Career Comparison

Don Carman built a career as a starting pitcher and Roger McDowell as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Roger McDowell led in home run suppression (HR9+ 174 vs 77), run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 91), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 102 vs 90). Don Carman held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 62). Role difference aside, Roger McDowell holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.