Steve Arlin vs. Ryan Buchter — Career Comparison

Steve Arlin built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Buchter as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ryan Buchter led in run prevention (ERA+ 148 vs 81), strikeout rate (K%+ 113 vs 88), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 92). Steve Arlin held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 131 vs 119). Role difference aside, Ryan Buchter holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.