Tim Davis vs. Gil Meche — Career Comparison

Gil Meche built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Davis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Davis led in home run suppression (HR9+ 145 vs 91), run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 96), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 106 vs 82). Gil Meche held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 92). Role difference aside, Tim Davis holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.