Glenn Abbott vs. Steve Randolph — Career Comparison

Glenn Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Randolph as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Randolph led in home run suppression (HR9+ 94 vs 69), strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 71), and run prevention (ERA+ 89 vs 86). Glenn Abbott held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 120 vs 55). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Steve Randolph.