Dave McNally vs. Alex Young — Career Comparison

Dave McNally 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. Dave McNally led in home run suppression (HR9+ 101 vs 69), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 82), and run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 96). Alex Young held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 122 vs 109). Role difference aside, Dave McNally holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.