Dave Leonhard vs. Bob Wolcott — Career Comparison

Bob Wolcott 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. Dave Leonhard led in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 83), home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 68), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 89 vs 83). Bob Wolcott held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 120 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dave Leonhard.