Archie Bradley vs. Mark Gardner — Career Comparison

Mark Gardner built a career as a starting pitcher and Archie Bradley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Archie Bradley led in home run suppression (HR9+ 135 vs 74), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 88), and run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 91). Mark Gardner held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 92). Role difference aside, Archie Bradley holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.