Ted Abernathy vs. Mike Kilkenny — Career Comparison

Mike Kilkenny built a career as a starting pitcher and Ted Abernathy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Kilkenny led in strikeout rate (K%+ 122 vs 95), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 91), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 78 vs 73). Ted Abernathy held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 90). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mike Kilkenny.