Brandon Kintzler vs. Scott McGregor — Career Comparison

Scott McGregor built a career as a starting pitcher and Brandon Kintzler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brandon Kintzler led in home run suppression (HR9+ 141 vs 85), run prevention (ERA+ 126 vs 101), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 162 vs 140). Scott McGregor held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 71 vs 68). Role difference aside, Brandon Kintzler holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.