Zach McAllister vs. Wilbur Wood — Career Comparison

Wilbur Wood 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 114), strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 95). Wilbur Wood held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 88). Role difference aside, Zach McAllister holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.