Matthew Bowman vs. Dallas Braden — Career Comparison

Dallas Braden built a career as a starting pitcher and Matthew Bowman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Matthew Bowman led in home run suppression (HR9+ 193 vs 159), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 119 vs 115), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 130). Dallas Braden held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 119 vs 111). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Matthew Bowman.