Scott McGregor vs. Bill Sampen — Career Comparison

Scott McGregor built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Sampen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Sampen led in home run suppression (HR9+ 108 vs 85), strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 71), and run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 101). Scott McGregor held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 140 vs 99). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bill Sampen.