Jerry Garvin vs. Dave Leonhard — Career Comparison

Jerry Garvin built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Leonhard as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Leonhard led in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 83), home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 68), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 89 vs 88). Jerry Garvin held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 92 vs 66). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dave Leonhard.