Bryan Abreu vs. Mel Stottlemyre — Career Comparison

Mel Stottlemyre 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 133 vs 75), home run suppression (HR9+ 178 vs 120), and run prevention (ERA+ 161 vs 109). Mel Stottlemyre held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 89). Role difference aside, Bryan Abreu holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.