Don Gordon vs. Geoff Zahn — Career Comparison

Geoff Zahn built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Gordon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Geoff Zahn led in strikeout rate (K%+ 77 vs 58), run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 99), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 97). Don Gordon held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 136 vs 118). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Geoff Zahn.