Chris Archer vs. Spencer Bivens — Career Comparison

Chris Archer built a career as a starting pitcher and Spencer Bivens as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Archer led in strikeout rate (K%+ 108 vs 77), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 95), and home run suppression (HR9+ 112 vs 110). Spencer Bivens held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 146 vs 86). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Chris Archer.