Armando Galarraga vs. Dustin McGowan — Career Comparison

Armando Galarraga built a career as a starting pitcher and Dustin McGowan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dustin McGowan led in home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 75), walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 84). Armando Galarraga held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 96). Role difference aside, Dustin McGowan holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.