Ted Bowsfield vs. Fernando Cabrera — Career Comparison

Ted Bowsfield built a career as a starting pitcher and Fernando Cabrera as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ted Bowsfield led in home run suppression (HR9+ 101 vs 52), walk avoidance (BB%+ 114 vs 69), and run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 72). Fernando Cabrera held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 139 vs 77). Role difference aside, Ted Bowsfield holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.