Aroldis Chapman vs. Danny McDevitt — Career Comparison

Danny McDevitt built a career as a starting pitcher and Aroldis Chapman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Aroldis Chapman led in strikeout rate (K%+ 161 vs 126), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 117 vs 103), and run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 106). Danny McDevitt held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 168 vs 126). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Aroldis Chapman.