Don Carman vs. Mark Melancon — Career Comparison

Don Carman built a career as a starting pitcher and Mark Melancon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mark Melancon led in home run suppression (HR9+ 154 vs 77), run prevention (ERA+ 119 vs 91), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 117 vs 90). Don Carman held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 86). Role difference aside, Mark Melancon holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.