Keith Comstock vs. Dave Roberts — Career Comparison

Dave Roberts 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 75), home run suppression (HR9+ 117 vs 86), and run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 82). Dave Roberts held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 114 vs 79). Role difference aside, Keith Comstock holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.