Dave Leonhard vs. Travis Wood — Career Comparison

Travis Wood 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. Travis Wood led in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 66), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 89), and home run suppression (HR9+ 95 vs 91). Dave Leonhard held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Travis Wood.