Mark Leiter vs. Randy Messenger — Career Comparison

Mark Leiter built a career as a starting pitcher and Randy Messenger 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 79), walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 98), and run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 85). Randy Messenger held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 80). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mark Leiter.