Pat Jarvis vs. Steve Randolph — Career Comparison

Pat Jarvis built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Randolph as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Pat Jarvis led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 55), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 78), and run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 89). Steve Randolph held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 89). Role difference aside, Pat Jarvis holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.