Bobby Jenks vs. Danny McDevitt — Career Comparison

Danny McDevitt built a career as a starting pitcher and Bobby Jenks as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bobby Jenks led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 117 vs 79), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 136 vs 103), and run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 106). Danny McDevitt held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 168 vs 154). Role difference aside, Bobby Jenks holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.