Jim McGlothlin vs. Hirokazu Sawamura — Career Comparison

Jim McGlothlin built a career as a starting pitcher and Hirokazu Sawamura as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hirokazu Sawamura led in run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 101), home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 93), and strikeout rate (K%+ 93 vs 83). Jim McGlothlin held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 73). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Hirokazu Sawamura.