Don Carman vs. Dave Pagan — Career Comparison

Don Carman built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Pagan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Pagan led in home run suppression (HR9+ 259 vs 77), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 117 vs 87), and strikeout rate (K%+ 108 vs 95). Don Carman held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 69). Role difference aside, Dave Pagan holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.