Frank Francisco vs. Danny McDevitt — Career Comparison

Danny McDevitt built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Francisco as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Francisco led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 79), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 112 vs 103), and strikeout rate (K%+ 127 vs 126). Danny McDevitt held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 168 vs 121). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Frank Francisco.