Roger Clemens vs. Lance McCullers — Career Comparison

Roger Clemens built a career as a starting pitcher and Lance McCullers 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 115 vs 89), strikeout rate (K%+ 143 vs 118), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 115 vs 98). Lance McCullers held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 116). Role difference aside, Roger Clemens holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.