Dellin Betances vs. Chris Welsh — Career Comparison

Chris Welsh built a career as a starting pitcher and Dellin Betances as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dellin Betances led in strikeout rate (K%+ 179 vs 60), run prevention (ERA+ 190 vs 82), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 187 vs 87). Chris Welsh held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 102 vs 85). Role difference aside, Dellin Betances holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.