Paul Abbott vs. Dustin McGowan — Career Comparison

Paul Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Dustin McGowan 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 96), home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 89), and strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 90). Dustin McGowan held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 76). Role difference aside, Paul Abbott holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.