Danny McDevitt vs. David Purcey — Career Comparison

Danny McDevitt built a career as a starting pitcher and David Purcey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Danny McDevitt led in home run suppression (HR9+ 168 vs 85), run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 72), and strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 100). David Purcey held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 84 vs 79). Role difference aside, Danny McDevitt holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.