Armando Benitez vs. Bert Blyleven — Career Comparison

Bert Blyleven built a career as a starting pitcher and Armando Benitez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bert Blyleven led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 143 vs 72), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 92), and home run suppression (HR9+ 78 vs 74). Armando Benitez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 142 vs 110). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bert Blyleven.