Doug Bair vs. Gene Brabender — Career Comparison

Gene Brabender built a career as a starting pitcher and Doug Bair as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Doug Bair led in run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 78), walk avoidance (BB%+ 92 vs 78), and strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 101). Gene Brabender held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 73). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Doug Bair.