Jon Gray vs. Dustin McGowan — Career Comparison

Jon Gray built a career as a starting pitcher and Dustin McGowan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jon Gray led in strikeout rate (K%+ 108 vs 90), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 90), and home run suppression (HR9+ 98 vs 89). Dustin McGowan held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 98). Role difference aside, Jon Gray holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.