Paul Abbott vs. Lee Guetterman — Career Comparison

Paul Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Lee Guetterman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lee Guetterman led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 123 vs 76), home run suppression (HR9+ 117 vs 102), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 92). Paul Abbott held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 55). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Lee Guetterman.