Bob Gibson vs. Gary Wagner — Career Comparison

Bob Gibson built a career as a starting pitcher and Gary Wagner as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Gibson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 89), run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 93). Gary Wagner held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 82 vs 79). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob Gibson.