Keith Comstock vs. Derek Lowe — Career Comparison

Derek Lowe 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 142 vs 80), run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 94), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 103). Derek Lowe held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 79). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Keith Comstock.