Albert Abreu vs. Frank Tanana — Career Comparison

Frank Tanana built a career as a starting pitcher and Albert Abreu as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Tanana led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 75), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 87 vs 76), and strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 94). Albert Abreu held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 96 vs 92). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Frank Tanana.