Erik Bedard vs. Brian Boehringer — Career Comparison

Erik Bedard built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Boehringer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Erik Bedard led in home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 95), strikeout rate (K%+ 123 vs 99), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 97). Brian Boehringer held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 74). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Erik Bedard.