Jeff Montgomery vs. Dave Stewart — Career Comparison

Dave Stewart built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Montgomery as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff Montgomery led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 84), run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 88). Dave Stewart held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 108 vs 104). Role difference aside, Jeff Montgomery holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.