Kirk McCaskill vs. Rafael Montero — Career Comparison

Kirk McCaskill built a career as a starting pitcher and Rafael Montero 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 89), walk avoidance (BB%+ 99 vs 79), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 84). Rafael Montero held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 91 vs 82). Role difference aside, Kirk McCaskill holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.