Jack McDowell vs. Dale Murray — Career Comparison

Jack McDowell built a career as a starting pitcher and Dale Murray as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jack McDowell led in strikeout rate (K%+ 113 vs 68), run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 92), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 100). Dale Murray held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 237 vs 111). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jack McDowell.