Kirk McCaskill vs. Don McMahon — Career Comparison

Kirk McCaskill built a career as a starting pitcher and Don McMahon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kirk McCaskill led in home run suppression (HR9+ 126 vs 76), walk avoidance (BB%+ 99 vs 84), and run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 87). Don McMahon held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 82). Role difference aside, Kirk McCaskill holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.