Colin Holderman vs. Kirk McCaskill — Career Comparison

Kirk McCaskill built a career as a starting pitcher and Colin Holderman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Colin Holderman led in strikeout rate (K%+ 102 vs 82), run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 98), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 98). Kirk McCaskill held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 99 vs 98). Role difference aside, Colin Holderman holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.