Paul Abbott vs. Cecil Upshaw — Career Comparison

Paul Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Cecil Upshaw as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cecil Upshaw led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 123 vs 76), home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 102), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 92). Paul Abbott held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 88). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Cecil Upshaw.