Scott McGregor vs. Jeff Tabaka — Career Comparison

Scott McGregor built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Tabaka as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff Tabaka led in home run suppression (HR9+ 259 vs 85), strikeout rate (K%+ 102 vs 71), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 93). Scott McGregor held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 140 vs 81). Role difference aside, Jeff Tabaka holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.