Paul Abbott vs. Brian Boehringer — Career Comparison

Paul Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Boehringer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Boehringer led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 76), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 92), and strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 95). Paul Abbott held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 104). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brian Boehringer.