Danny McDevitt vs. Louie Varland — Career Comparison

Danny McDevitt built a career as a starting pitcher and Louie Varland 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 80), strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 98), and run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 91). Louie Varland held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 141 vs 79). Role difference aside, Danny McDevitt holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.