Danny McDevitt vs. Sam Tuivailala — Career Comparison

Danny McDevitt built a career as a starting pitcher and Sam Tuivailala as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sam Tuivailala led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 139 vs 79), run prevention (ERA+ 143 vs 106), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 112 vs 103). Danny McDevitt held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 81). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Sam Tuivailala.