Bryan Baker vs. Steve Parris — Career Comparison

Steve Parris 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 87), strikeout rate (K%+ 116 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 117 vs 90). Steve Parris held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 107). Role difference aside, Bryan Baker holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.