Kevin Appier vs. Fernando Cabrera — Career Comparison

Kevin Appier built a career as a starting pitcher and Fernando Cabrera as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kevin Appier led in home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 52), run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 72), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 69). Fernando Cabrera held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 139 vs 97). Role difference aside, Kevin Appier holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.