Bob Howry vs. Jim McAndrew — Career Comparison

Jim McAndrew built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Howry as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim McAndrew led in run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 89), home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 81), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 106 vs 92). Bob Howry held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 143 vs 139). Role difference aside, Jim McAndrew holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.