Keith Comstock vs. Dave Stieb — Career Comparison

Dave Stieb 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 92), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 99), and run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 106). Dave Stieb held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 130 vs 117). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Keith Comstock.