Glenn Abbott vs. Lee Guetterman — Career Comparison

Glenn Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Lee Guetterman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lee Guetterman led in home run suppression (HR9+ 117 vs 69), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 86), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 123 vs 120). Glenn Abbott held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 71 vs 55). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Lee Guetterman.