Cal McLish vs. J. C. Ramirez — Career Comparison

Cal McLish built a career as a starting pitcher and J. C. Ramirez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cal McLish led in skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 91 vs 86), run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 95), and strikeout rate (K%+ 76 vs 75). J. C. Ramirez held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 86 vs 81). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Cal McLish.