Don Newcombe vs. Blake Treinen — Career Comparison

Don Newcombe built a career as a starting pitcher and Blake Treinen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Blake Treinen led in home run suppression (HR9+ 205 vs 70), run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 92), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 93). Don Newcombe held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 162 vs 97). Role difference aside, Blake Treinen holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.