Steve Foucault vs. Rick Mahler — Career Comparison

Rick Mahler built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Foucault as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Foucault led in home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 84), run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 88), and strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 80). Rick Mahler held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 100). Role difference aside, Steve Foucault holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.