Steve Foucault vs. Marcus Stroman — Career Comparison

Marcus Stroman 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. Marcus Stroman led in skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 96), home run suppression (HR9+ 133 vs 124), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 100). Steve Foucault held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 89). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Marcus Stroman.