Patrick Corbin vs. Jimmy Gobble — Career Comparison

Patrick Corbin built a career as a starting pitcher and Jimmy Gobble as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jimmy Gobble led in run prevention (ERA+ 96 vs 76), walk avoidance (BB%+ 115 vs 104), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 91 vs 85). Patrick Corbin held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 78 vs 77). Role difference aside, Jimmy Gobble holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.