Lee Guetterman vs. Kirk McCaskill — Career Comparison

Kirk McCaskill built a career as a starting pitcher and Lee Guetterman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kirk McCaskill led in strikeout rate (K%+ 82 vs 55), run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 82), and home run suppression (HR9+ 126 vs 117). Lee Guetterman held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 123 vs 99). Role difference aside, Kirk McCaskill holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.