Craig Kimbrel vs. Scott McGregor — Career Comparison

Scott McGregor built a career as a starting pitcher and Craig Kimbrel as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Craig Kimbrel led in strikeout rate (K%+ 144 vs 71), home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 85), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 119 vs 93). Scott McGregor held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 140 vs 77). Role difference aside, Craig Kimbrel holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.