David Carpenter vs. Danny McDevitt — Career Comparison

Danny McDevitt built a career as a starting pitcher and David Carpenter as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. David Carpenter led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 127 vs 79), run prevention (ERA+ 152 vs 106), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 129 vs 103). Danny McDevitt held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 168 vs 118). Role difference aside, David Carpenter holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.