Kirk McCaskill vs. John Morlan — Career Comparison

Kirk McCaskill built a career as a starting pitcher and John Morlan 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 99 vs 68), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 91), and run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 92). John Morlan held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 167 vs 126). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Kirk McCaskill.