Dave Gumpert vs. Chris Holt — Career Comparison

Chris Holt built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Gumpert as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Gumpert led in home run suppression (HR9+ 252 vs 134), walk avoidance (BB%+ 161 vs 109), and run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 95). Chris Holt held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 81 vs 80). Role difference aside, Dave Gumpert holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.