Andrew Abbott vs. Tom Johnson — Career Comparison

Andrew Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Johnson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Johnson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 144 vs 98), home run suppression (HR9+ 116 vs 97), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 115 vs 101). Andrew Abbott held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 126 vs 113). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tom Johnson.