Francisco Cordova vs. Steve Delabar — Career Comparison

Francisco Cordova built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Delabar as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Francisco Cordova led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 85), home run suppression (HR9+ 128 vs 106), and run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 108). Steve Delabar held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 153 vs 94). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Francisco Cordova.