Scott McGregor vs. Dale Thayer — Career Comparison

Scott McGregor built a career as a starting pitcher and Dale Thayer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dale Thayer led in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 71), run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 101), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 93). Scott McGregor held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 140 vs 132). Role difference aside, Dale Thayer holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.