Adam Conley vs. Lance McCullers — Career Comparison

Adam Conley built a career as a starting pitcher and Lance McCullers as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lance McCullers led in run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 91), strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 89). Adam Conley held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 89). Role difference aside, Lance McCullers holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.