Denny Lemaster vs. Jacob Webb — Career Comparison

Denny Lemaster built a career as a starting pitcher and Jacob Webb as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jacob Webb led in home run suppression (HR9+ 115 vs 72), run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 95), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 93). Denny Lemaster held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 98). Role difference aside, Jacob Webb holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.