Buddy Black vs. Keynan Middleton — Career Comparison

Buddy Black built a career as a starting pitcher and Keynan Middleton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Keynan Middleton led in strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 78), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 90), and run prevention (ERA+ 115 vs 110). Buddy Black held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 82 vs 72). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Keynan Middleton.