Kirk McCaskill vs. J. C. Romero — Career Comparison

Kirk McCaskill built a career as a starting pitcher and J. C. Romero 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 72), home run suppression (HR9+ 126 vs 107), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 84). J. C. Romero held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 92 vs 82). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Kirk McCaskill.