Scott McGregor vs. Jenrry Mejia — Career Comparison

Scott McGregor built a career as a starting pitcher and Jenrry Mejia 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 89), run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 93), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 89). Jenrry Mejia held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 85). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Scott McGregor.