Jim Abbott vs. Josh Osich — Career Comparison

Jim 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. Jim Abbott led in home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 69), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 78), and run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 83). Josh Osich held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jim Abbott.