Dave Geisel vs. Kirk McCaskill — Career Comparison

Kirk McCaskill built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Geisel as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Geisel led in strikeout rate (K%+ 127 vs 82), home run suppression (HR9+ 160 vs 126), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 129 vs 99). Kirk McCaskill held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 88). Role difference aside, Dave Geisel holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.