Roger Erickson vs. Danny Graves — Career Comparison

Roger Erickson built a career as a starting pitcher and Danny Graves as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Roger Erickson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 89 vs 65), home run suppression (HR9+ 110 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 88). Danny Graves held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 141 vs 117). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Roger Erickson.