Kirk McCaskill vs. David Robertson — Career Comparison

Kirk McCaskill built a career as a starting pitcher and David Robertson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. David Robertson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 136 vs 82), run prevention (ERA+ 128 vs 98), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 119 vs 98). Kirk McCaskill held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 99 vs 84). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to David Robertson.