Glenn Abbott vs. Josh Osich — Career Comparison

Glenn Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Josh Osich as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Glenn Abbott led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 120 vs 109), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 86 vs 78), and run prevention (ERA+ 86 vs 83). Josh Osich held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 84 vs 71). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Glenn Abbott.