Doug Corbett vs. Mike Paxton — Career Comparison

Mike Paxton built a career as a starting pitcher and Doug Corbett as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Paxton led in home run suppression (HR9+ 133 vs 102), walk avoidance (BB%+ 124 vs 110), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 101). Doug Corbett held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 120 vs 92). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mike Paxton.