Keith Comstock vs. Tyler Skaggs — Career Comparison

Tyler Skaggs 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. Tyler Skaggs led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 79), home run suppression (HR9+ 128 vs 117), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 113). Keith Comstock held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 142 vs 104). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tyler Skaggs.