Phil Bickford vs. Buster Narum — Career Comparison

Buster Narum built a career as a starting pitcher and Phil Bickford as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Phil Bickford led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 117 vs 83), strikeout rate (K%+ 112 vs 81), and run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 81). Buster Narum held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 85 vs 84). Role difference aside, Phil Bickford holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.