Bobby Castillo vs. Don Drysdale — Career Comparison

Don Drysdale 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. Don Drysdale led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 121 vs 85), run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 88), and home run suppression (HR9+ 108 vs 85). Role difference aside, Don Drysdale holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.