Al McBean vs. Steve Parris — Career Comparison

Steve Parris 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 87), walk avoidance (BB%+ 108 vs 96), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 90). Steve Parris held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 78). Role difference aside, Al McBean holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.