Andrew Abbott vs. Sean Doolittle — Career Comparison

Andrew Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Sean Doolittle as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sean Doolittle led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 161 vs 98), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 126 vs 101), and home run suppression (HR9+ 114 vs 97). Andrew Abbott held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 126 vs 119). Role difference aside, Sean Doolittle holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.