Roger Clemens vs. Al McBean — Career Comparison

Roger Clemens built a career as a starting pitcher and Al McBean as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Roger Clemens led in strikeout rate (K%+ 143 vs 78), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 115 vs 95), and run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 113). Al McBean held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 108 vs 94). Role difference aside, Roger Clemens holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.