Chris Archer vs. Brian Keyser — Career Comparison

Chris Archer built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Keyser as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Keyser led in home run suppression (HR9+ 187 vs 112), walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 101). Chris Archer held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 108 vs 56). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brian Keyser.