Cory Abbott vs. Steve Trout — Career Comparison

Steve Trout 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. Steve Trout led in home run suppression (HR9+ 164 vs 48), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 65), and run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 69). Cory Abbott held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 89 vs 72). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Steve Trout.