Paul Abbott vs. Buck Farmer — Career Comparison

Paul Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Buck Farmer 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 run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 76), home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 78), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 77). Buck Farmer held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 88 vs 76). Role difference aside, Paul Abbott holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.