Bill Dawley vs. John Mitchell — Career Comparison

John Mitchell built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Dawley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Dawley led in strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 68), run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 94), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 111 vs 104). John Mitchell held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 173 vs 93). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bill Dawley.