Don Carman vs. Lucas Sims — Career Comparison

Don Carman built a career as a starting pitcher and Lucas Sims as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lucas Sims led in strikeout rate (K%+ 116 vs 95), home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 77), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 87). Don Carman held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 90 vs 87). Role difference aside, Lucas Sims holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.