David Clyde vs. Nelson Cruz — Career Comparison

David Clyde built a career as a starting pitcher and Nelson Cruz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Nelson Cruz led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 145 vs 90), run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 86), and strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 93). David Clyde held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 200 vs 81). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Nelson Cruz.