Tom Glavine vs. Bob McClure — Career Comparison

Tom Glavine built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob McClure 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 76), walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 85). Bob McClure held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 69). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tom Glavine.