Tom Glavine vs. Mike Maddux — Career Comparison

Tom Glavine built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Maddux as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Glavine led in run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 83), home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 92). Mike Maddux held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 69). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tom Glavine.