Mike Krukow vs. Dustin McGowan — Career Comparison

Mike Krukow 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 82), run prevention (ERA+ 96 vs 89), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 103). Mike Krukow held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 90). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dustin McGowan.