Steve Avery vs. Lee Guetterman — Career Comparison

Steve Avery built a career as a starting pitcher and Lee Guetterman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Avery led in strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 55), run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 82), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 93). Lee Guetterman held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 123 vs 97). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Steve Avery.