Paul Abbott vs. Jose Cisnero — Career Comparison

Paul Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Jose Cisnero as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jose Cisnero led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 88 vs 76), strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 95), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 92). Paul Abbott held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 98). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jose Cisnero.