Jim Abbott vs. Buck Farmer — Career Comparison

Jim Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Buck Farmer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Abbott led in home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 78), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 77), and run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 76). Buck Farmer held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 84 vs 81). Role difference aside, Jim Abbott holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.