David Clyde vs. Jesse Crain — Career Comparison

David Clyde built a career as a starting pitcher and Jesse Crain as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jesse Crain led in run prevention (ERA+ 133 vs 86), strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 93), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 106 vs 102). David Clyde held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 200 vs 134). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jesse Crain.