Dallas Braden vs. Jacob Webb — Career Comparison

Dallas Braden built a career as a starting pitcher and Jacob Webb as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dallas Braden led in home run suppression (HR9+ 159 vs 115), walk avoidance (BB%+ 130 vs 96), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 115 vs 99). Jacob Webb held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dallas Braden.