Doug Corbett vs. Dick Pole — Career Comparison

Dick Pole 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. Doug Corbett led in run prevention (ERA+ 120 vs 81), walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 83), and strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 76). Role difference aside, Doug Corbett holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.