Kendall Graveman vs. Darold Knowles — Career Comparison

Kendall Graveman 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. Kendall Graveman led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 90), home run suppression (HR9+ 116 vs 106), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 88). Darold Knowles held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 105). Role difference aside, Kendall Graveman holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.