Craig McMurtry vs. Alex Young — Career Comparison

Craig McMurtry built a career as a starting pitcher and Alex Young as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Craig McMurtry led in home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 69), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 82), and run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 96). Alex Young held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 122 vs 78). Role difference aside, Craig McMurtry holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.