Craig Kimbrel vs. Scott Scudder — Career Comparison

Scott Scudder 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 89), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 119 vs 83), and run prevention (ERA+ 115 vs 81). Role difference aside, Craig Kimbrel holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.