Scott Feldman vs. Chad Qualls — Career Comparison

Scott Feldman built a career as a starting pitcher and Chad Qualls as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chad Qualls led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 135 vs 105), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 89), and run prevention (ERA+ 96 vs 92). Scott Feldman held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 90 vs 89). Role difference aside, Chad Qualls holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.