Brian Matusz vs. Scott McGregor — Career Comparison

Scott McGregor built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Matusz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott McGregor led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 140 vs 109), run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 81), and home run suppression (HR9+ 85 vs 71). Brian Matusz held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 96 vs 71). Role difference aside, Scott McGregor holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.