Scott McGregor vs. Michael Tonkin — Career Comparison

Scott McGregor built a career as a starting pitcher and Michael Tonkin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Michael Tonkin led in strikeout rate (K%+ 104 vs 71), home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 85), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 93). Scott McGregor held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 140 vs 118). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Michael Tonkin.