Nestor Cortes vs. Danny Graves — Career Comparison

Nestor Cortes built a career as a starting pitcher and Danny Graves as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Nestor Cortes led in strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 65), run prevention (ERA+ 135 vs 103), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 119 vs 88). Danny Graves held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 141 vs 129). Role difference aside, Nestor Cortes holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.