Bryan Baker vs. Scott Diamond — Career Comparison

Scott Diamond 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 116 vs 58), home run suppression (HR9+ 147 vs 102), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 117 vs 93). Scott Diamond held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 146 vs 110). Role difference aside, Bryan Baker holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.