Glenn Abbott vs. Jeff Wallace — Career Comparison

Glenn Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Wallace as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff Wallace led in home run suppression (HR9+ 158 vs 69), strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 71), and run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 86). Glenn Abbott held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 120 vs 56). Role difference aside, Jeff Wallace holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.