Dustin McGowan vs. Scott McGregor — Career Comparison

Scott McGregor built a career as a starting pitcher and Dustin McGowan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott McGregor led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 140 vs 104), run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 96), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 90). Dustin McGowan held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 71). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Scott McGregor.