Gene Brabender vs. Bob Wells — Career Comparison

Gene Brabender built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Wells as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Gene Brabender led in home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 71), strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 78), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 86). Bob Wells held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 136 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Gene Brabender.