Mike McCormick vs. Blake Treinen — Career Comparison

Mike McCormick built a career as a starting pitcher and Blake Treinen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Blake Treinen led in home run suppression (HR9+ 205 vs 81), run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 98), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 89). Mike McCormick held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 102 vs 97). Role difference aside, Blake Treinen holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.