Miguel Gonzalez vs. Daniel McCutchen — Career Comparison

Miguel Gonzalez built a career as a starting pitcher and Daniel McCutchen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Miguel Gonzalez led in strikeout rate (K%+ 86 vs 61), run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 87), and home run suppression (HR9+ 87 vs 75). Daniel McCutchen held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 95). Role difference aside, Miguel Gonzalez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.