Scott McGregor vs. Dale Murray — Career Comparison

Scott McGregor built a career as a starting pitcher and Dale Murray 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 111), run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 92), and strikeout rate (K%+ 71 vs 68). Dale Murray held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 237 vs 85). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Scott McGregor.