Philip Humber vs. Bob McClure — Career Comparison

Philip Humber built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob McClure as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Philip Humber led in home run suppression (HR9+ 93 vs 76), walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 90), and strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 90). Bob McClure held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 88). Role difference aside, Philip Humber holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.