Zach McAllister vs. Dave Wickersham — Career Comparison

Dave Wickersham 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. Dave Wickersham led in home run suppression (HR9+ 111 vs 94), run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 88), and strikeout rate (K%+ 91 vs 90). Zach McAllister held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 122 vs 102). Role difference aside, Dave Wickersham holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.