David Clyde vs. Kirby Yates — Career Comparison

David Clyde built a career as a starting pitcher and Kirby Yates as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kirby Yates led in strikeout rate (K%+ 133 vs 93), run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 86), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 90 vs 90). David Clyde held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 200 vs 75). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Kirby Yates.