Andrew Abbott vs. Bert Roberge — Career Comparison

Andrew Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Bert Roberge as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bert Roberge led in home run suppression (HR9+ 154 vs 97), walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 98), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 101). Andrew Abbott held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 126 vs 104). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bert Roberge.