John Habyan vs. Danny McDevitt — Career Comparison

Danny McDevitt built a career as a starting pitcher and John Habyan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Habyan led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 79), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 118 vs 103), and home run suppression (HR9+ 178 vs 168). Danny McDevitt held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 104). Role difference aside, John Habyan holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.