Sean Doolittle vs. Dane Dunning — Career Comparison

Dane Dunning 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 92), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 126 vs 101), and strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 94). Dane Dunning held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 119 vs 114). Role difference aside, Sean Doolittle holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.