Kirk McCaskill vs. Gary Ross — Career Comparison

Kirk McCaskill built a career as a starting pitcher and Gary Ross 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 run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 77), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 92), and home run suppression (HR9+ 126 vs 124). Gary Ross held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 92 vs 82). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Kirk McCaskill.