Joe Blanton vs. Ryan Buchter — Career Comparison

Joe Blanton built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Buchter as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ryan Buchter led in run prevention (ERA+ 148 vs 96), home run suppression (HR9+ 119 vs 82), and strikeout rate (K%+ 113 vs 94). Joe Blanton held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 89). Role difference aside, Ryan Buchter holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.