Kirk McCaskill vs. Francisco Oliveras — Career Comparison

Kirk McCaskill built a career as a starting pitcher and Francisco Oliveras 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 59), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 82), and strikeout rate (K%+ 82 vs 80). Francisco Oliveras held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 138 vs 99). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Kirk McCaskill.