Don Carman vs. Josh Osich — Career Comparison

Don Carman built a career as a starting pitcher and Josh Osich 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 84), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 87 vs 78), and run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 83). Josh Osich held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 90). Role difference aside, Don Carman holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.