Don Hood vs. Jim McGlothlin — Career Comparison

Jim McGlothlin built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Hood as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim McGlothlin led in strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 69), home run suppression (HR9+ 93 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 87). Don Hood held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 101). Role difference aside, Jim McGlothlin holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.