Bob McClure vs. Fernando Valenzuela — Career Comparison

Fernando Valenzuela 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. Bob McClure led in strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 79), walk avoidance (BB%+ 90 vs 80), and run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 95). Fernando Valenzuela held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 110 vs 76). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob McClure.