Darold Knowles vs. Glendon Rusch — Career Comparison

Glendon Rusch built a career as a starting pitcher and Darold Knowles as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Glendon Rusch led in strikeout rate (K%+ 96 vs 67), walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 88). Darold Knowles held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Glendon Rusch.