Shane McClanahan vs. Dale Murray — Career Comparison

Shane McClanahan built a career as a starting pitcher and Dale Murray as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Shane McClanahan led in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 68), run prevention (ERA+ 138 vs 92), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 127 vs 100). Dale Murray held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 237 vs 118). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Shane McClanahan.