Jim Mecir vs. Dave Stewart — Career Comparison

Dave Stewart built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Mecir as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Mecir led in home run suppression (HR9+ 138 vs 75), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 88), and run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 91). Dave Stewart held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 108 vs 107). Role difference aside, Jim Mecir holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.