Mark Leiter vs. Dave Tobik — Career Comparison

Mark Leiter built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Tobik as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Tobik led in run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 92), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 93), and strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 107). Mark Leiter held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dave Tobik.