Julio Machado vs. Scott McGregor — Career Comparison

Scott McGregor built a career as a starting pitcher and Julio Machado as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Julio Machado led in strikeout rate (K%+ 139 vs 71), run prevention (ERA+ 133 vs 101), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 93). Scott McGregor held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 140 vs 73). Role difference aside, Julio Machado holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.