Paul Abbott vs. Connor Brogdon — Career Comparison

Paul Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Connor Brogdon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Connor Brogdon led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 133 vs 76), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 92), and strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 95). Paul Abbott held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 87). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Connor Brogdon.