Kirk McCaskill vs. Roberto Rodriguez — Career Comparison

Kirk McCaskill built a career as a starting pitcher and Roberto Rodriguez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Roberto Rodriguez led in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 82), walk avoidance (BB%+ 121 vs 99), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 98). Kirk McCaskill held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 126 vs 76). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Roberto Rodriguez.