Scott Baker vs. Ryan Buchter — Career Comparison

Scott Baker built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Buchter as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Baker led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 140 vs 89), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 108), and strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 113). Ryan Buchter held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 148 vs 114). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Scott Baker.