Dave Leonhard vs. Jeff Weaver — Career Comparison

Jeff Weaver built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Leonhard as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff Weaver led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 137 vs 100), strikeout rate (K%+ 92 vs 66), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 89). Dave Leonhard held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 85). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jeff Weaver.