Kirk McCaskill vs. Francisco Rodriguez — Career Comparison

Kirk McCaskill built a career as a starting pitcher and Francisco Rodriguez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Francisco Rodriguez led in strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 82), run prevention (ERA+ 115 vs 98), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 99). Kirk McCaskill held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 126 vs 84). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Francisco Rodriguez.