Juan Guzman vs. Daniel McCutchen — Career Comparison

Juan Guzman built a career as a starting pitcher and Daniel McCutchen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Juan Guzman led in strikeout rate (K%+ 120 vs 61), home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 75), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 78). Daniel McCutchen held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 81). Role difference aside, Juan Guzman holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.