Michael Bowden vs. Scott Olsen — Career Comparison

Scott Olsen built a career as a starting pitcher and Michael Bowden as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Michael Bowden led in home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 84), run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 99), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 92 vs 89). Scott Olsen held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Michael Bowden.