Mike Baumann vs. Carl Pavano — Career Comparison

Carl Pavano built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Baumann as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Carl Pavano led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 155 vs 83), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 87), and run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 90). Mike Baumann held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 92 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Carl Pavano.