Bryan Abreu vs. Andy Sonnanstine — Career Comparison

Andy Sonnanstine built a career as a starting pitcher and Bryan Abreu as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bryan Abreu led in home run suppression (HR9+ 178 vs 96), run prevention (ERA+ 161 vs 90), and strikeout rate (K%+ 133 vs 101). Andy Sonnanstine held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 172 vs 89). Role difference aside, Bryan Abreu holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.