Dean Hartgraves vs. Jim McGlothlin — Career Comparison

Jim McGlothlin built a career as a starting pitcher and Dean Hartgraves as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dean Hartgraves led in home run suppression (HR9+ 144 vs 93), strikeout rate (K%+ 92 vs 83), and run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 101). Jim McGlothlin held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 80). Role difference aside, Dean Hartgraves holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.