Andrew Chafin vs. Sam McDowell — Career Comparison

Sam McDowell built a career as a starting pitcher and Andrew Chafin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Andrew Chafin led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 91 vs 61), run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 99), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 116 vs 101). Sam McDowell held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 138 vs 111). Role difference aside, Andrew Chafin holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.