Bob McClure vs. Rick Reed — Career Comparison

Rick Reed built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob McClure as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rick Reed led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 175 vs 90), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 85), and run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 100). Role difference aside, Rick Reed holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.