John Maine vs. Al McBean — Career Comparison

John Maine built a career as a starting pitcher and Al McBean as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Al McBean led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 108 vs 82), home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 102), and run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 111). John Maine held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Al McBean.