Jake McGee vs. Charlie Morton — Career Comparison

Charlie Morton built a career as a starting pitcher and Jake McGee as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Charlie Morton led in home run suppression (HR9+ 108 vs 66), strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 85). Jake McGee held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 130 vs 85). Role difference aside, Charlie Morton holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.