Brandon McCarthy vs. Rich Monteleone — Career Comparison

Brandon McCarthy built a career as a starting pitcher and Rich Monteleone 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 121), home run suppression (HR9+ 125 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 99). Rich Monteleone held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brandon McCarthy.