Austin Adams vs. Dennis Blair — Career Comparison

Dennis Blair built a career as a starting pitcher and Austin Adams as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Austin Adams led in home run suppression (HR9+ 406 vs 119), strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 88), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 87). Dennis Blair held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 100). Role difference aside, Austin Adams holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.