MacKenzie Gore vs. Darold Knowles — Career Comparison

MacKenzie Gore built a career as a starting pitcher and Darold Knowles as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. MacKenzie Gore led in strikeout rate (K%+ 121 vs 67), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 88), and home run suppression (HR9+ 110 vs 106). Darold Knowles held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 104). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to MacKenzie Gore.