Mark Leiter vs. Andy McGaffigan — Career Comparison

Mark Leiter built a career as a starting pitcher and Andy McGaffigan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Andy McGaffigan led in home run suppression (HR9+ 123 vs 80), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 93), and run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 92). Mark Leiter held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 98). Role difference aside, Andy McGaffigan holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.