Jake McGee vs. Mike Witt — Career Comparison

Mike Witt 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. Mike Witt led in home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 66), run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 81), and strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 89). Jake McGee held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 130 vs 104). Role difference aside, Mike Witt holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.