Sean Doolittle vs. Scott Olsen — Career Comparison

Scott Olsen 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 89), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 126 vs 93), and home run suppression (HR9+ 114 vs 84). Role difference aside, Sean Doolittle holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.