Paul Abbott vs. Steven Matz — Career Comparison

The numbers give Steven Matz a clear advantage over Paul Abbott across the core pitching metrics. Steven Matz led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 76), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 92), and strikeout rate (K%+ 104 vs 95). Paul Abbott held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 111). Steven Matz was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.