Al McBean vs. Jack Morris — Career Comparison

Jack Morris 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. Al McBean led in run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 86), home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 87), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 108 vs 92). Jack Morris held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 78). Role difference aside, Al McBean holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.