Graham Ashcraft vs. Armando Benitez — Career Comparison

Graham Ashcraft built a career as a starting pitcher and Armando Benitez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Armando Benitez led in strikeout rate (K%+ 142 vs 76), run prevention (ERA+ 102 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 92). Graham Ashcraft held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 72). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Armando Benitez.