Paul Abbott vs. Gary Wagner — Career Comparison

Paul Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Gary Wagner as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Gary Wagner led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 82 vs 76), home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 102), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 92). Paul Abbott held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 90). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Gary Wagner.