Cory Abbott vs. Dallas Braden — Career Comparison

Dallas Braden built a career as a starting pitcher and Cory Abbott as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dallas Braden led in home run suppression (HR9+ 159 vs 48), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 115 vs 65), and run prevention (ERA+ 119 vs 69). Cory Abbott held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 89 vs 83). Role difference aside, Dallas Braden holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.