Lance McCullers vs. Charlie Morton — Career Comparison

Charlie Morton built a career as a starting pitcher and Lance McCullers as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lance McCullers led in run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 89), strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 105), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 94). Charlie Morton held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 108 vs 89). Role difference aside, Lance McCullers holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.