Al McBean vs. Casey Mize — Career Comparison

Casey Mize 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. Casey Mize led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 124 vs 108), strikeout rate (K%+ 88 vs 78), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 95). Al McBean held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Casey Mize.