Paul Abbott vs. Juan Berenguer — Career Comparison

Paul Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Juan Berenguer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Paul Abbott led in home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 75), run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 89). Juan Berenguer held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 112 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Paul Abbott.