Graham Ashcraft vs. Fernando Cabrera — Career Comparison

Graham Ashcraft 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. Graham Ashcraft led in home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 52), walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 69), and run prevention (ERA+ 89 vs 72). Fernando Cabrera held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 139 vs 76). Role difference aside, Graham Ashcraft holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.