Graham Ashcraft vs. Josh Osich — Career Comparison

Graham Ashcraft built a career as a starting pitcher and Josh Osich 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 69), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 78), and run prevention (ERA+ 89 vs 83). Josh Osich held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 84 vs 76). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Graham Ashcraft.