Glenn Abbott vs. Ted Abernathy — Career Comparison

Glenn Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Ted Abernathy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ted Abernathy led in home run suppression (HR9+ 128 vs 69), strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 71), and run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 86). Glenn Abbott held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 120 vs 73). Role difference aside, Ted Abernathy holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.