Tyler Alexander vs. Buck Farmer — Career Comparison

Tyler Alexander built a career as a starting pitcher and Buck Farmer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tyler Alexander led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 88), run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 76), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 87 vs 77). Buck Farmer held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 84 vs 81). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tyler Alexander.