Danny McDevitt vs. Tim Spooneybarger — Career Comparison

Danny McDevitt built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Spooneybarger as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Spooneybarger led in home run suppression (HR9+ 308 vs 168), walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 79), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 129 vs 103). Danny McDevitt held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 97). Role difference aside, Tim Spooneybarger holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.