Don Carman vs. Steve Shields — Career Comparison

Don Carman built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Shields as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Shields led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 102 vs 90), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 87), and home run suppression (HR9+ 79 vs 77). Don Carman held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Steve Shields.