Don Carman vs. Jose Mesa — Career Comparison

Don Carman built a career as a starting pitcher and Jose Mesa as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Carman led in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 70), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 87 vs 81), and run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 87). Jose Mesa held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 83 vs 77). Role difference aside, Don Carman holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.