Keith Comstock vs. Brian Lawrence — Career Comparison

Brian Lawrence 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. Brian Lawrence led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 129 vs 79), home run suppression (HR9+ 125 vs 117), and run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 107). Keith Comstock held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 142 vs 88). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brian Lawrence.