Bryan Baker vs. Sam Deduno — Career Comparison

Sam Deduno built a career as a starting pitcher and Bryan Baker as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bryan Baker led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 76), strikeout rate (K%+ 116 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 117 vs 95). Sam Deduno held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 151 vs 147). Role difference aside, Bryan Baker holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.