David Clyde vs. Eddie Guardado — Career Comparison

David Clyde built a career as a starting pitcher and Eddie Guardado as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Eddie Guardado led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 108 vs 90), run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 86), and strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 93). David Clyde held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 200 vs 61). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Eddie Guardado.