Bryan Baker vs. Anthony DeSclafani — Career Comparison

Anthony DeSclafani 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 147 vs 97), strikeout rate (K%+ 116 vs 101), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 117 vs 102). Anthony DeSclafani held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 123 vs 110). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bryan Baker.