Keith Comstock vs. Mark Langston — Career Comparison

Mark Langston built a career as a starting pitcher and Keith Comstock as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Keith Comstock led in home run suppression (HR9+ 117 vs 79), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 94), and strikeout rate (K%+ 142 vs 125). Mark Langston held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 82 vs 79). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Keith Comstock.