Dave Dravecky vs. Al McBean — Career Comparison

Dave Dravecky built a career as a starting pitcher and Al McBean as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Dravecky led in run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 113), walk avoidance (BB%+ 117 vs 108), and strikeout rate (K%+ 84 vs 78). Al McBean held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 92). Role difference aside, Dave Dravecky holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.