Keith Comstock vs. Jeff Samardzija — Career Comparison

Jeff Samardzija 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 106), home run suppression (HR9+ 117 vs 95), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 102). Jeff Samardzija held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 111 vs 79). Role difference aside, Keith Comstock holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.