Andrew Abbott vs. Zach McAllister — Career Comparison

Andrew Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Zach McAllister 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 88), strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 97). Zach McAllister held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 122 vs 98). Role difference aside, Andrew Abbott holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.