John Maine vs. Zach McAllister — Career Comparison

John Maine built a career as a starting pitcher and Zach McAllister as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Maine led in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 90), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 88), and home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 94). Zach McAllister held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 122 vs 82). Role difference aside, John Maine holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.