Tom Glavine vs. Al McBean — Career Comparison

Tom Glavine built a career as a starting pitcher and Al McBean as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Al McBean led in run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 99), strikeout rate (K%+ 78 vs 69), and home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 105). Tom Glavine held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 108). Role difference aside, Al McBean holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.