Paul Abbott vs. Al Alburquerque — Career Comparison

Paul Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Al Alburquerque as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Al Alburquerque led in strikeout rate (K%+ 123 vs 95), home run suppression (HR9+ 117 vs 102), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 92). Paul Abbott held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 107). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Al Alburquerque.