John Denny vs. Al McBean — Career Comparison

John Denny built a career as a starting pitcher and Al McBean as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Al McBean led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 108 vs 93), run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 103), and strikeout rate (K%+ 78 vs 77). John Denny held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 113). Role difference aside, Al McBean holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.