Mike Cosgrove vs. Skip Lockwood — Career Comparison

Skip Lockwood built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Cosgrove as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Skip Lockwood led in strikeout rate (K%+ 104 vs 83), walk avoidance (BB%+ 93 vs 79), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 98). Mike Cosgrove held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 216 vs 133). Role difference aside, Skip Lockwood holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.