Reid Detmers vs. Sean Doolittle — Career Comparison

Reid Detmers built a career as a starting pitcher and Sean Doolittle as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sean Doolittle led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 161 vs 86), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 126 vs 106), and run prevention (ERA+ 119 vs 101). Reid Detmers held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 114). Role difference aside, Sean Doolittle holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.