Danny McDevitt vs. J. J. Putz — Career Comparison

Danny McDevitt built a career as a starting pitcher and J. J. Putz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. J. J. Putz led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 130 vs 79), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 121 vs 103), and run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 106). Danny McDevitt held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 168 vs 109). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to J. J. Putz.