Kirk McCaskill vs. Michael Rucker — Career Comparison

Kirk McCaskill built a career as a starting pitcher and Michael Rucker 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 126 vs 78), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 88), and run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 93). Michael Rucker held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 93 vs 82). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Kirk McCaskill.