Steve Foucault vs. Jeff Samardzija — Career Comparison

Jeff Samardzija 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. Jeff Samardzija led in strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 94), walk avoidance (BB%+ 111 vs 100), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 96). Steve Foucault held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jeff Samardzija.