Andrew Abbott vs. Connor Brogdon — Career Comparison

Andrew Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Connor Brogdon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Andrew Abbott led in run prevention (ERA+ 126 vs 105), home run suppression (HR9+ 97 vs 87), and strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 101). Connor Brogdon held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 133 vs 98). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Andrew Abbott.