Danny McDevitt vs. Jordan Walden — Career Comparison

Danny McDevitt built a career as a starting pitcher and Jordan Walden as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jordan Walden led in skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 136 vs 103), run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 106), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 90 vs 79). Role difference aside, Jordan Walden holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.