John Dopson vs. Darold Knowles — Career Comparison

John Dopson built a career as a starting pitcher and Darold Knowles as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Dopson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 88 vs 67), walk avoidance (BB%+ 103 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 88). Darold Knowles held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to John Dopson.