Shane McClanahan vs. Roy Thomas — Career Comparison

Shane McClanahan built a career as a starting pitcher and Roy Thomas 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 run prevention (ERA+ 138 vs 100), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 127 vs 99), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 90). Roy Thomas held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 121 vs 118). Role difference aside, Shane McClanahan holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.