Camilo Doval vs. Sam McDowell — Career Comparison

Sam McDowell built a career as a starting pitcher and Camilo Doval as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Camilo Doval led in home run suppression (HR9+ 195 vs 134), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 128 vs 101), and run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 99). Sam McDowell held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 138 vs 120). Role difference aside, Camilo Doval holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.