Jeff Brigham vs. Scott Olsen — Career Comparison

Scott Olsen built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Brigham as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Olsen led in home run suppression (HR9+ 84 vs 62), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 79), and run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 90). Jeff Brigham held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 89). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Scott Olsen.