Paul Assenmacher vs. Mike Witt — Career Comparison

Mike Witt built a career as a starting pitcher and Paul Assenmacher as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Paul Assenmacher led in run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 99), strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 106), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 106 vs 100). Mike Witt held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 98). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Paul Assenmacher.