Glenn Abbott vs. Sam Long — Career Comparison

Glenn Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Sam Long as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sam Long led in home run suppression (HR9+ 88 vs 69), strikeout rate (K%+ 82 vs 71), and run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 86). Glenn Abbott held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 120 vs 101). Role difference aside, Sam Long holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.