Carlos Carrasco vs. Danny Graves — Career Comparison

Carlos Carrasco built a career as a starting pitcher and Danny Graves as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Carlos Carrasco led in strikeout rate (K%+ 113 vs 65), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 88), and home run suppression (HR9+ 100 vs 90). Danny Graves held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 141 vs 116). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Carlos Carrasco.