Fernando Abad vs. Pete Redfern — Career Comparison

Pete Redfern built a career as a starting pitcher and Fernando Abad as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Pete Redfern led in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 94), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 106 vs 96), and home run suppression (HR9+ 111 vs 108). Fernando Abad held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 97). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Pete Redfern.