Andrew Abbott vs. Chris Reitsma — Career Comparison

Andrew Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Reitsma as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Reitsma led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 167 vs 98), home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 97), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 101). Andrew Abbott held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 126 vs 98). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Chris Reitsma.