Mark Leiter vs. Jake McGee — Career Comparison

Mark Leiter built a career as a starting pitcher and Jake McGee as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mark Leiter led in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 89), home run suppression (HR9+ 80 vs 66), and run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 81). Jake McGee held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 130 vs 105). Role difference aside, Mark Leiter holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.