Mike Clevinger vs. Daniel McCutchen — Career Comparison

Mike Clevinger built a career as a starting pitcher and Daniel McCutchen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Clevinger led in home run suppression (HR9+ 136 vs 75), strikeout rate (K%+ 116 vs 61), and run prevention (ERA+ 134 vs 87). Daniel McCutchen held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 96). Role difference aside, Mike Clevinger holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.