Andrew Abbott vs. Joe Grahe — Career Comparison

Andrew Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Joe Grahe 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 71), run prevention (ERA+ 126 vs 97), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 91). Joe Grahe held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 118 vs 97). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Andrew Abbott.