Keith Comstock vs. Denny Neagle — Career Comparison

Denny Neagle 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 77), strikeout rate (K%+ 142 vs 105), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 91). Denny Neagle held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 99 vs 79). Role difference aside, Keith Comstock holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.