Mike Pelfrey vs. Scott Service — Career Comparison

Mike Pelfrey built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Service as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Service led in strikeout rate (K%+ 128 vs 68), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 88), and run prevention (ERA+ 96 vs 82). Mike Pelfrey held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 108 vs 90). Role difference aside, Scott Service holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.