Grant Balfour vs. John Halama — Career Comparison

John Halama built a career as a starting pitcher and Grant Balfour as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Grant Balfour led in strikeout rate (K%+ 123 vs 76), home run suppression (HR9+ 123 vs 97), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 96). John Halama held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 129 vs 83). Role difference aside, Grant Balfour holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.