Michael Kopech vs. Dustin McGowan — Career Comparison

Michael Kopech built a career as a starting pitcher and Dustin McGowan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dustin McGowan led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 58), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 78), and home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 83). Michael Kopech held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 90). Role difference aside, Dustin McGowan holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.