David Clyde vs. Al McBean — Career Comparison

David Clyde built a career as a starting pitcher and Al McBean as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. David Clyde led in home run suppression (HR9+ 200 vs 113), strikeout rate (K%+ 93 vs 78), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 95). Al McBean held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 86). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to David Clyde.