Don Carman vs. Alan Mills — Career Comparison

Don Carman built a career as a starting pitcher and Alan Mills 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 90 vs 71), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 87 vs 78), and strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 87). Alan Mills held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 91). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Don Carman.