Zach McAllister vs. Jim McGlothlin — Career Comparison

Jim McGlothlin 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. Zach McAllister led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 122 vs 112), strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 95). Jim McGlothlin held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 88). Role difference aside, Zach McAllister holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.