Phil Ortega vs. David Purcey — Career Comparison

Phil Ortega built a career as a starting pitcher and David Purcey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. David Purcey led in strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 85), home run suppression (HR9+ 85 vs 74), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 88 vs 82). Phil Ortega held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 82 vs 72). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to David Purcey.