Danny Graves vs. Dick Lange — Career Comparison

Dick Lange built a career as a starting pitcher and Danny Graves as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Danny Graves led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 141 vs 82), run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 85), and home run suppression (HR9+ 90 vs 83). Dick Lange held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 65). Role difference aside, Danny Graves holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.