Mike Baumann vs. Steve Renko — Career Comparison

Steve Renko 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. Mike Baumann led in home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 76), walk avoidance (BB%+ 83 vs 79), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 87 vs 85). Steve Renko held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 90). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mike Baumann.