Keith Comstock vs. Mel Stottlemyre — Career Comparison

Mel Stottlemyre 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. Mel Stottlemyre led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 79), home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 117), and run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 107). Keith Comstock held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 142 vs 75). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mel Stottlemyre.