Dave Goltz vs. Andres Machado — Career Comparison

Dave Goltz built a career as a starting pitcher and Andres Machado as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Goltz led in skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 85), strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 80), and home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 88). Andres Machado held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 97). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dave Goltz.