Bobby Castillo vs. Steve Cooke — Career Comparison

Steve Cooke built a career as a starting pitcher and Bobby Castillo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Cooke led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 85), home run suppression (HR9+ 94 vs 85), and run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 88). Bobby Castillo held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 88). Role difference aside, Steve Cooke holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.