Sean Doolittle vs. Carlos Silva — Career Comparison

Carlos Silva 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 60), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 126 vs 98), and run prevention (ERA+ 119 vs 100). Carlos Silva held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 269 vs 161). Role difference aside, Sean Doolittle holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.