Fernando Abad vs. Glendon Rusch — Career Comparison

Glendon Rusch 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. Glendon Rusch led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 102), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 96), and strikeout rate (K%+ 96 vs 94). Fernando Abad held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Glendon Rusch.