Paul Abbott vs. Jim Johnson — Career Comparison

Paul Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Johnson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Johnson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 76), home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 102), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 92). Paul Abbott held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 85). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jim Johnson.