Tug McGraw vs. Robin Roberts — Career Comparison

Robin Roberts built a career as a starting pitcher and Tug McGraw as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Robin Roberts led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 166 vs 102), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 88), and run prevention (ERA+ 88 vs 84). Tug McGraw held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 93 vs 84). Role difference aside, Robin Roberts holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.