Sean Doolittle vs. Dave Dravecky — Career Comparison

Dave Dravecky 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 117), strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 84), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 126 vs 96). Dave Dravecky held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 119). Role difference aside, Sean Doolittle holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.