Al McBean vs. David Palmer — Career Comparison

David Palmer 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. David Palmer led in strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 78), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 95), and home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 113). Al McBean held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 97). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to David Palmer.