Edwin Diaz vs. Danny McDevitt — Career Comparison

Danny McDevitt built a career as a starting pitcher and Edwin Diaz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Edwin Diaz led in skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 140 vs 103), run prevention (ERA+ 139 vs 106), and strikeout rate (K%+ 155 vs 126). Danny McDevitt held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 168 vs 140). Role difference aside, Edwin Diaz holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.