Steve Cishek vs. Skip Lockwood — Career Comparison

Skip Lockwood built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Cishek as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Skip Lockwood led in skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 101), strikeout rate (K%+ 104 vs 100), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 93 vs 89). Steve Cishek held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 179 vs 133). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Skip Lockwood.