Joe Cowley vs. Steve Delabar — Career Comparison

Joe Cowley 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. Steve Delabar led in strikeout rate (K%+ 153 vs 119), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 118 vs 86), and home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 78). Joe Cowley held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 108). Role difference aside, Steve Delabar holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.