Austin Gomber vs. Dustin McGowan — Career Comparison

Austin Gomber built a career as a starting pitcher and Dustin McGowan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dustin McGowan led in run prevention (ERA+ 96 vs 84), home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 78), and strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 82). Austin Gomber held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 117 vs 104). Role difference aside, Dustin McGowan holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.