Don Carman vs. Brian Shouse — Career Comparison

Don Carman built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Shouse as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Shouse led in home run suppression (HR9+ 237 vs 77), run prevention (ERA+ 134 vs 91), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 125 vs 90). Don Carman held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 86). Role difference aside, Brian Shouse holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.