Scott McGregor vs. Jeff Tam — Career Comparison

Scott McGregor built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Tam as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff Tam led in home run suppression (HR9+ 247 vs 85), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 93), and run prevention (ERA+ 122 vs 101). Scott McGregor held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 140 vs 118). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jeff Tam.