Al McBean vs. Brandon McCarthy — Career Comparison

Brandon McCarthy 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. Brandon McCarthy led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 161 vs 108), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 95), and home run suppression (HR9+ 125 vs 113). Al McBean held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 105). Role difference aside, Brandon McCarthy holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.